says the Sturt can go up the river to Matamata valley of the Thames and that thence to Patetere is easy country and no distance -- Such arrangements as you can make should be made -- for instance a few cattle might be got somewhere near, so as to push on to the force if necessary -- Another thing which seems to me very important is to stop the road against Kooti's return to Waikato and the King -- Please advise me by any opportunities through Nelson or Wanganui of what steps you are taking in order that I may cooperate as much as possible from here -- We ought to use every endeavour to make this a finish and not to stick at anything wanted to ensure it -- Always yours J. D. Ormond. The force may need ammunition if they have any fighting at Patetere and if there be any Pa work -