You will hear of Nepia Tohitihi and others surrendering. I am not aware whether any of those people are notorious murderers. If they are, the worst of them should be done something with. I am told that the Whakatohea and others grumble at these criminals remaining at large; whilst some of their people, who have only fought against us, are kept in gaol. A judicious selection of some of the worst characters, and punishing them, would have a good effect with both Europeans and natives,. I have seen Hart about Mangateretere; and think it is best for you to assign to Williams and McLean. You will be a heavy loser by the transaction; but I see nothing but probable loss in the future. You are liable for the rent due, viz.,- £1350, as neither of the parties you propose to assign to have any means. You will retain, of course, the one share you have purchased from Tareha; and which must, by Law, be one tenth of the whole Block. The position of the matter is unaltered from what it was when I last wrote. Sutton has purchased the interest of all the Grantees, except Karaitiana's and Tareha's. He and others have filed a claim against Karauria's interest; and I believe Native Land Court is debarred from appointing a successor to Karauria until the debts due by him are liquidated. Karaitiana declines