Petane, Napier, 29th November, 1868. To His Honor The Superintendent, Hawkes Bay. Sir, I have the honour of addressing you in order to request your aide in obtaining for me a commission in any of the new Forces, now being raised for the protection of the North Island. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant, I. Lauderdale Carr. Engign Napier Militia.