Napier 30th. November 1868 Sir, I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 28th. inst. stating that you had sent Mr. Burton with one man to the front, for the purpose of communicating with Native force en route to Poverty Bay. I consider Mr. Burton a very efficient person for such a duty. I have the honour to be Sir, Your most obed. servant (Signed) Donald McLean. To:- Major Lambert Commanding Wairoa.