more to the north and east farther from here out nearer to 'Turanga' called 'Puke tatara men' -- they recognised the position now occupied by the enemy as an old fighting ground upon which they had encountered the 'Whaka tohea' long ago -- I strongly urged Preece to keep the Force up to the mark and promised that no pains should be spared to forward supplies. My reason for applying for rations for the women left behind was to leave no excuse to the men for returning or shirking their duty on the plea of their families being in want I must say it would be much more satisfactory if the of the natives were taken from the Major who yields with so had a grace, that it is worse than not yielding at all -- the Govt: is put to the same expence and does not get the credit which it is so desirable they should do. Please to consider this matter -- I beg to remain, Dear Sir, Your most obedt. servt. Geo. B. Worgan His Honor D. McLean Esq.