so through a knowledge of the plans agreed upon between ''Te Kooti'' and ''Te Waru'' that I feel tolerably assured that whilst ''Te Kooti'' remains to attack ''Opotiki'' ''Te Waru'' will not more than threaten Wairoa. I think I wrote you as early as Feby. 5th or 6th that ''Te Kooti'' would attack the Bay of Plenty settlements, this when he was alleged to have been completely cut up by Col. Whitmore. you will admit I have been pretty accurate in my information all through -- A word about the correspondence from the Militia office Napier -- It is of the most amazing character -- and only to be accounted for on the supposition that brains and education are wholly unnecessary qualifications for the possession of a Captain Major or Col: commanding I have written to Mr. Fannin about the views entertained here in reference to the last act of the Gen. Govt. -- I will without fail keep you informed of everything that takes place here. I have the honor to remain, Dear Sir, Your most obed. servt. Geo. B. Worgan His Honor D. McLean Esq.