Captain Montgomerie, for leave to send the ''Sturt'' to Auckland. I think it is the best plan, the quickest way of communicating intelligence; and she can bring the supplies we want. I go to Maketu as soon as the ''Sturt'' is started off. I propose getting 200 Arawas for Fraser's force This will delay me two days, and give the ''Sturt'' time to return. I will see about getting a force to guard the passes to Urewera Country. The Tukorangi and Ngatirangi- -tiki could do that well. I sent Mr, Johu Thorpe a supplementary Requisition for ammunition. There is some difficulty in dealing with present regulations. Send me 8 or 10 barrels Rifle ammunition, and I shall be able to get over red tape. I will do all I can to bring matters to a successful issue. On Saturday night, 22nd, Inst., I heard that Te Kooti was at Ohineroa, Ngatihana,