who know that we will not pass certain limits, and can therefore mature their plans and carry them into execution against us in safety. I have no hesitation whatever in saying that I daily anticipate hearing an attack made upon 'Tariroa' and that it can be made and made with ease and comparatively little risk is patent to everybody. No place now beyond a circle of three or four miles from the Township is safe. I would point out also that the friendly natives are anxious in the extreme to revenge these outrages -- are disquieted and hinderedfrom their lawful pursuit and contribute by their fears to render the general insecurity much greater -- I am not seeking to give any unnecessary alarm, but simply to make it quite clear, that under the present condition of things any event may occur, and however disasterous need not excite any wonderment or surprise. All the advantages lie on the side of the enemy, and I am greatly in error if 'Te Waru' has not more than barren promise of assistance, in daring to push his scouts to such close proximity to our settlement. I have the honor to remain, Sir, Your Obed. Servt: Geo. B. Worgan