Protectors Office, Auckland, August 2nd, 1844. Sir, In accordance with the intimation contained in my letter of the 16th Inst. I have the honor to call your attention to the following principles to be observed as a rule for your general guidance towards the efficient discharge of the duties devolving upon you. First. You will consider the varied exercise of your official duties as connected with and based upon the primary intention of H. M. Government in the formation of the Department with which you are connected, viz. to watch over the interest, to protect the persons and property, and advance the social and moral improvement of Her Majesty's Aboriginal Subjects.