and none of the Raglan natives are going. I have had twice since my return to Auckland to go into some other matters of importance. White's Waiuku report is before Pollen. He says that it shall go by this mail. I have written a memo upon it which I hope you will approve. It is highly important that the matter should be settled. Aehipene and Honi Tauroa agree with Mr. Whites propositions and it is high time that the tutuas should be released from the "tender mercies" of their Rangatiras which to say the least of them are cruel. Grants must be cancelled. I have been looking over Sir W. Martins Nativ L.C. Bill - take it as a whole I cordially agree with it. One or two sections I should like to see altered and one or two made a little stronger. I object to the clause where the Court is directed to supervise the selling of land by Auction. But I do consider it is one of the great duties of the court to see that all intended land transactions of whatever kind should be examined and inquired into. A simple translation of a