Napier 17th November, 1868 Sir, Mr. McLean desires me to acknowledge rect. of your letter of the 15th Inst. and to say he feels obliged to you for the information it contains, and the attention of the proper authorities has been, drawn to this subject and care will be taken for the future, to avoid any accident to the friendly Natives. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your Most Obedt.Servant, Edward L.Green Mr. Hawse, Carpenter, Meeane