must very much influence the West. I regret to find that a very bad feeling is springing up between the settlers and Friendly Natives at Whanganui. I trust the conduct of the East Coast Friendlies, may be the means of modifying a feeling, which is too apt to gain ground without there being any reasonable or just cause. Fairchild is, no doubt, in a hurry to leave, so I will not add moew now. Wishing you all success. I remain Yours very truly (Signed) Donald McLean.