Otaki July 18, 1871 My dear Mr. McLean, All continues quiet here save an occasionaly story got up by some Pakeha. The Maoris are very anxious to know when you will be up so that a date may be fixed for holding the Runanga. There is not the least chance of any further move by either tribe until they have seen you. Karanama and one or two others would like to cause a fight but they are quite in the minority. Is Matene te Whiwhi's son who is now at Otaki in Government employ as if he is the sooner he is away from this place the better. The Ngatiraukawa have been themselves by building a Pah at Poroutawhao. I am unable to Telegraph at present as the lineman is away north repairing the wire. Believe me, Yours faithfully, J. T. Edwards. Huni has become much more moderate in his tone compared with what he was a fortnight ago and actually does not bounce. I attribute this to the very bad position he has got himself and men into in the event of actual fighting. J.T.E.