To Dr. Monro, Justice of the Peace, Nelson. Her Majesty's Ship North Star, off Nelson,.

Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, Volume II, Issue 85, 21 October 1843, Page 338

To Dr. Monro, Justice of the Peace, Nelson. Her Majesty's Ship North Star, off Nelson,.

October 13, 1843. Sir — In reply to your letter of the 12th, and one of the 10th instant, signed by several of the settlers of Nelson, calling my attention to certain , matters of immediate importance to the settlement, and requesting me to meet a deputation from them for that purpose, which has this day taken place ; I beg to observe that the instant it was believed that protection was necessary, aid was sent. On the closest examination, and on inquiry of persons really to be depended upon, it was found that the' cause of fear was groundless. I beg also to state that the troops on board were sent on the express condition that they were not to be landed, on any account, except for the preservation of the lives and properties of the British subjects, on an attack being threatened by the natives ; and having no idea that such an event is at all likely to take place, I shall return witii them to Sydney. Having no civil jurisdiction, I shall immediately forward to the Governor a copy of the letter which accompanied your communication, as the matter it contains is within his province. I have the honour to be, sir, Your most obedient servant, . J. Evkkabd Homb, Captain.