to Clyde on Saturday, and on Saturday night moved off same force and encountered Te Kooti at Mohaka - th relief into the big Pah and saved large amount of store and ammunition falling into the hands of the Enemy. Not only this, but Te Waru by simultaneous movement was to have attacked Wairoa my expedition prevented this. Do you think I have had a word of thanks - no, and I was so exasperated that I said I would resign at once. They demurred to this and I now wait distinct instructions from Mr. McLean how to act. I make one proviso - if I am retained I must have full charge of the Natives and Deighton must be removed and I must be properly supported in what I do by the Govt.