and also he was to take care it was done properly on information laid by Kelly, when they wd. be committed for assault. I know nothing of the circumstances of the case beyond what Hamlin's telegram conveyed. Clarke I believe is in Auckland. There is a meeting to take place in a few days at Tapuaehararu when Matuaha, Manuera, Wiripo and the other Tuhua people are to come in - this has been coming for a long time and has been arranged by Hare Tauteka - the Tuhua people are to return and live on the Lake in future. Respecting the Californian mail steamer Fox telegraphs me you must be mistaken in thinking Vogel has been able to arrange for calling at Napier as his letters say he tried but unsuccessfully. The steam launch has arrived in a late English vessel. We must yet see if we cannot get the Steamer to call. The Ashley is sure to be in early tomorrow morning and goes on without delay so I will close this tonight. Yours very truly, J.D. Ormond.