Auckland, Oct.20th, 1870 My dear Mr. McLean I have only time for a few words - just off for Thames again. I went on the 18th int. returned the same day as Court was adjourned till 21st to give Te Hira opportunity to appear - or send some representative. I hope we shall be able to manage to get Hira's rights brought before the Court - My principal reason in wishing to be present is to prevent if possible any Political difficulty arising