(undated.) 1860 The several Pahs and strong-holds, to the North of New Plymouth settlement, being destroyed, and the natives driven into the forest; where it is quite impossible to carry on successful military operations against them, I have the honour to submit, for the consideration of Major General Pratt, that nothing further can be done at present in that direction, beyond watching their movements, and keeping them off the open country, if they should expose themselves by coming out, which is not probable. The cattle they have taken, and which are grazing in the vicinity of the Pahs destroyed yesterday, might be driven in, and thus deprive them of immediate means of sustenance. Stores of potatoes, which may be found in pits near the Pahs, might also be secured.