Raglan July 15th 1873 My dear Sir, I send you herewith a letter purporting to be a translation from the Maori, it was written in this district against Mr. Morgan who was stopping at Hone te One's place and telling the natives all manner of curious stories. Kereopa te Apa a staunch Kingite from South side of Aotea informs me that the Ngatihaua have determined to abandon their settlements at Wharepapa, Aratitahu and Waniwani and take up their quarters at Te Kuiti in compliance with Tawhiao's wishes. I can hardly believe this, as these people have always expressed a determination of keeping the peace made by William Thompson. If this is true it will indeed be difficult for us to believe, any statements of friendship made by natives. I think we ought to prepare for the worst, I do not think the King party will take any further