New Plymouth 21 June 1876. Dear Sir Donald, About a fortnight ago, Nuku, a cousin or brother of Titokowaru, and who is on pay as a policeman, spoke to me about my offer of a pension of £100 per annum, that Waru had mentioned to him. From what I gather for Niku would not speak positively, but I think I arrived at what I was to understand. Titokowaru cannot see his way to taking the iniative in leting the plains go. But he is willing that they should go, will not oppose it, and I inferred, would assist me, if the question was mooted, and brought into prominent shape among the natives, without his action being seen in it. I would suggest that £50 or £100 be given to Titokowaru out of the compensation for the Opako block, not that he is entitled to it in that shape, but if you do not object I will put it through on Nuku's signature as I do not think Titokowaru will sign. Or I could