has taken up a position at a place called Rakaho. There are two lines of road open to you one by Te Tamerata through the forest to Patetere and the other by Te Tamerata to Paengaroa. Te Kahi entering the forest to the left, the latter road the Ngatipikiau know as they have been on it. It is possible you may meet with a few Tauranga hauhaus at Paengaroa and Kahi. The most you can do with them is to detain them and prevent their carrying information of your advance. I hope no life will be sacrificed as that would at once set this place all ablaze. I was just in time to catch the ''Jane'' to day. I have written to Mr. McLean and have enclosed your note of the 30th. written from Ohinemutu. I send you a letter I have received which will show you what he expects of us. I shall keep the East Coast Natives here until you have marched off when I will carry out our original plan and cover your rear. When once you are in the forest there is nothing to prevent Te Kooti still slipping down by way of Okaura te kawai and so on through Oopi. The pack horses will be sent on to