Upper Stockade, Wanganui, 21st May, 1847.
Sir, — I have the honor to acquaint you that yesterday the enemy were ohserved sitting on the hills, apparently very discomforted at their loss, which proves to be correct, viz., Maketu, a great chief, who was lately pardoned, and Tutua, a chief belonging to Taringakuri's tribe, killed ; and a greater number wounded than mentioned in my despatch of yesterday's date; to-day the enemy have burned Dr. Wilson's house, and destroyed some more cattle. In consequence of the Gun-boat being injured from.the firing_on 19th May, Lieutenant Holmes has moved his gun on board the schooner Governor Grey, which vessel I have detained (until the Edward Stanley arrives), so as to move down the river to the protection of vessels coming in, or troops arriving. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient humble servant, J. H. Laye, Captain 58th Regt,, [Commanding Force at Wanganui, . and Resident Magistrate. His Honor !_ The Superintendent, &c, &c, &c, Wellington.
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New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume III, Issue 193, 5 June 1847, Page 3
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162Upper Stockade, Wanganui, 21st May, 1847. New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume III, Issue 193, 5 June 1847, Page 3
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