the contumacious tone of the natives generally and feeling also that important information might be obtained. I opened the letter and accompanying is a Copy, and I trust that you will think with me that the end justifies the means. The purport of the letter is so glaring that I refrain from making any comment upon it, and hope that you will not allow the breach of faith of which I have been guilty to work to my prejudice. I have the honor to be Sir Your most obedient Servant, William N. Searancke District Commissioner To:-- D. McLean Esq. Chief Commissioner Auckland