(undated). Atkins Esq. Inspector of Police. Auckland. Dear Sir, I have had an application from a Private, named Baynes, who served in the New Zealand Force at this settlement,- for his discharge; as it appears he is anxious to be enrolled in the Force under your Command, at Auckland; and I was very glad to hear you would not receive him without the necessary testimonials; as it will be the means of cautioning others who are unprovided with such documents, from leaving the Force with which they are connected, in anticipation of being enrolled elsewhere; and also render them more circumspect in their conduct, when in public service. I have not, however, any fault to find with the man's general conduct, that will in the slightest degree affect his character; as I believe him to be honest,- further than may be easily remedied by him, if he is at all attentive. The occasion of his dismissal was for insolence to the Sergeant and Corporal,