horse; but experience proves to me that professions of unbounded generosity in times of war or danger, are not to be relied on as the sincere promptings of the minds of the present Maori sympathisers. However every well-wisher of the Maori race must hail with satisfaction a spirit of enquiry among the Europeans, as to the Maori question; which must lead to a more full appreciation and just recognition of their social, and political rights. I remain, my dear Judge, Yours very truly, (copy unsigned)