upon those whom fear or Interest have hitherto kept friendly. These statements loudly urged by the supporters of the King movement have largely influenced the natives and have been a 'great lever' in procuring recruits for the service of 'Waikato' Moreover the present small white community not beg. composed as a rule of the most desirable materials exercises an influence (under your permission, anything but salutory) that nothing but a larger and more respectable population will remove - But doubtless these matters have by no means escaped you - The interest I feel must plead my excuse for the liberty I take in making these suggestions - Ihaka goes to Town with 450£ to purchase a vessel There has been a runanga at 'te waka ki' of which he will inform you - The subject being the sale of a part of the Wairoa - he natives are much alarmed - They do not credit