Auckland June 2nd,/57. Dear McLean, With this you will get an official which explains itself. The measure contemplated by the Governor is the calling of a General meeting of Waikato in the neighbourhood of Auckland, say Papakura, or Waiuku, at which he should preside with great state. A short extract of the more important British criminal laws should be proponded for their adoption --- perhaps also the abrogation of various objectionable native customs. They might also be asked to accept the circuit court. The actual business to be done at the meeting is of less moment than the meeting itself. For the Native Doctors