This man told informant that he was going to give warning to Mr. Firths people of the proximity of Kooti. Te Kooti was said to have returned to Kuranui - he had 50 horse with him no foot - the foot part of his forces were resting at Kuranui - very tired from their hasty retirement from Taumarunui. Kooti is said to have all told 300 foot men and 100 horse these numbers I have no doubt are exaggerated. I went out at 3 oclock this morning with Mr. Gilbert Mair to Pyes pa to scout. I believe all Hakaraias and Kereopas people have cleared out of the Distrist. The natives are in the best of tempers. I am glad I came. The Arawas are behaving well - I have had of them Wiremu Maihi - Te Pokiha - Te Kati - Rototuko Haupap - Rewi Tereanuka and Reti Reti consulting as to the best course to be adopted - they have quite fallen in with all our plans. Should it be absolutely necessary I will remain here - but await your orders - I should like to get back to the office but I think this is of greatest importance at present. The Mail is closing - but vessell does not leave till tomorrow - 7 o'clock A.M. Will write again and give my letter to Capn. if anything fresh occurs. In great haste, Yours faithfully, Hy. T. Clarke.