from Kaipara and Rotorua have been here giving assurances of good will; and so has one Chief from Hokianga. Waata Kukutai is said to be less well affected than I hoped. The authority is from a Hokianga Chief, through Manning. And now farewell. I wish you had told me of your health. Pray do so in your next, and believe me, Yours sincerely (Signed) T.G.B. P.S. The ''Caroline'' arrived safely. There was a great Meeting here last Saturday, at which Carleton shone, as he always does. To:- Donald McLean Esq.