Tauranga August 5th. 1871. My dear Mr. McLean, The "Ashley" is expected in tomorrow morning on her way South. I drop you a few lines by her but whether you will have time to read them I very much question. I will be as short as possible. There has been a little rumpus at Maketu and from what I hear from natives I am afraid Hamlin is somewhat to blame. He is too hasty and does not command his temper sufficiently to deal successfully with these most troublesome Arawa natives. He is very unpopular -- altho' he has said that if he is only left alone he will bring them down to their bearings. If I were to question his acts and make them the subject of investigation as between himself and natives as a natural