Tamihana Ruatapu, Hori Karaka, H. Kakopongo, have signed; and the Deed is on its way to Muriwai. It will enable us to place the Defence Force, - Ropata and Henare Tomoana, without delay. Please see the enclosed requisition for medicines attended to by return. Also send a couple of good large boxes with lock and key, for the hospital stores. If more good biscuit can be got, let it come by return. The ''Sturt'' should coal up as full as is right, so as to replenish the ''Ahuriri.'' I am very anxious for news from Whanganui. Yours truly (Signed) J.G. Richmond.