Manuhiri only mentioned something about roads in the Waikato, he (the Governor) submitted that question for you to settle. He Excellency then explained to them his position in this Colony. He said - as the Queen of England performed the great duties of that, such as opening parliament, holding levees to receive the Chiefs of the land and foreign great men, and signing State documents, he, as her representative, performed similar duties in New Zealand. The Ministers settled minor affairs of the Colony; for instance, Mr. McLean settles all native questions, such as that of Manuhiri's about roads; and so on, with the other members of the Government, each managing his own Department. Rice drew His Excellency's attention to Te Aroha dispute, remarking that the first decision of the Lands Court was in their favour, and the second against them. A petition was sent down by Ngatihama to Wellington last Session, praying for a rehearing. The result of that petition was not heard of since His Excellency told Rice if Ngatihama referred the matter to one of the Maori Members of Parliament at next Session, no doubt it will receive attention. After asking me a few questions about Tokongamutu and its vicinity, and about Tawhiao Manuhiri, and other Hau Hau celebrities, His Excellency thanked me, and dismissed us. I have the honour to be Sir, Your most obedient servant, (Signed) B.P.J. Edwards. Interpreter A.C.