Auckland 8th September 1871 To Messrs. Hesketh and Richmond Solicitors Auckland. Gentlemen, Myself against Marshall. You will please discontinue any proceedings you may have taken in this matter - It is not, and never was my intention to take any steps against Mr. Marshall in the manner you have done. Yours truly (Sgd.) Tiramate her X mark Witness to mark (Sgd.) Geo. Brown. It is within my personal knowledge that the latter part of this statement is false. The woman has urged this proceeding continually. (Sgd.) Daniel Pollen/ I have laid this before Dr. Pollen, but I distinctly state that I examined and questioned the woman regarding the latter part of her statement and she declares to me that it is correct - (Sgd.) Hy.Clarke Sept. 8th 1871