I believe it is a fact that Hapuku has sent a messenger to Wairarapa to bring up a party from there, and the Govt. people at Patangata and elsewhere in central parts say with great justice that their position will be very precarious should the Wairarapa people come, as there is no bar to stop them in the road - All are Hauhau up to Akitio, and Tautane, Porangahau and Eparaima though not Hauhau, are Kingites, and if they did not assist, would at any rate not oppose an invading party. The more I think of it the more I incline to the opinion that these people (I mean the loyal ones) ought to be armed, and I think it is worth while to consider the question of enrolling them either with our Militia and Vols. or as a separate force or contingent.