views as to what should be done in the future and I am confident from the cordial manner in which we have worked together that you will give me the benefit of the long thoins of thought in which you indulge on this interesting subject. I now see my way to a settlement at Taupo -- if you still adhere to the intention of forming one there. If you wish, everything that takes place betweenus in native matters will be confidential. Always yours, Signed, Donald McLean Auckland 1st Decr., 1869 My Dear Sir, I enclose two letters for Manuhiri and one for Wite Pukapuka. I am glad to hear by your letters that matters are going on smoothly and trust the same state of things may continue. I suppose you will be in Town before Christmas. I should like to know what you intend to do with Henry or whether you would like him placed at a good school for a year or so. If you will permit my doing so the Government