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u S FROM WHOM. DATE. SUBJECT. c p. __i 23 The Governor to the Duke of Newcastle. March 22, 1860 :h22, 18 ch 17, 181 cA20, 18 560 160 $60 Reporting that a collision with the Natives had taken place, stating his views generally upon the state of the Colony, with respect to the relations between Europeans and Natives, and requesting an immediate strong reinforcement -— enclosing Comprehensive statement relative to the purchase by the Government of Te Teira's land at Taranaki— and Memoranda from Military and Civil authorities urging an immediate large augmentation of Forces for the protection of the Colony. 18 19 March 17, 18CO March 20, 1860 23 21 c< « March 31, I860 :h31, 18 360 Transmitting later Report, informing his Grace of the murders committed by the Taranaki tribe, the action at Waireka, capture of the Pah, and the battering by the "Niger" of Native Pahs on the coast. March 31, I860 25 25 « a :h31, 18' iGO Transmitting official Reports from the Officers in command of the Troops, the Seamen and the Militia, of the action fought at Waireka, on the 28th March, and a further Repo.t by Captain Cracroft of the subsequent operations of the " Niger " on the coast. 26 u « April 24, 1860 •il 24, 18£ 60 Describing the precautions taken for the protection of Auckland, and the state of defence of the various out-settlements. 29 20 80 27 Memorandum by the Governor. April 21, 18C0 il 21, 18( 60 Inviting an expression of the views of Responsible Ministers on the present state of Maori Affairs. 31 2« Memorandum by Mr. Richmond. April 27, 1860 ■il 27, 18( 60 In answer to the above, explaining the state of the Taranaki Land Question, its connection with the Native King Movement, and the consequent necessity for a large augmentation to the Military Forces of the Colony. The Governor to the Duke of Newcastle. April 27, 1860 81 28 ril 27, 18( 60 Describing the progress of the Maori King Movement ab initio ; the Meeting of Natives at the King's place of residence on the Waikato ; announcing his own intention of inviting a Meeting of Chiefs of importance, at Auckland, to discuss the question of the relations between the Races ; reiterating his request for reinforcements. 37 SO ft « May 21, 1860 t> Y 21, 181 160 Announcing the organization of the Militia for the protection of Auckland, and that it is tolerably secure from attack. 38 • I 1 to 50 March 20, 1860 March, 18G0 April 19, 1860 April 23, 1860 April 23, 1860 April 25, 1860 May, 1860 May 2, I860 May 16, 1860 May 19, 1860 ■ch 20, 18 irch, 1861 ril 19, 1® ril 23, 18* ril 23, 18' ril 25, 18 lay, 186C y 2, 18i y 1(5, 18i y 19, 18' B60 10 !60 560 S60 560 0 SCO S60 >60 Congratulatory Addresses to the Governor upon his policy, from the Provincial Council of Hawke's Bay. Provincial Council of Canterbury. Inhabitants of Wanganui. Inhabitants of Otahuhu. Public Meeting at Nelson. Provincial Government and Inhabitants of Taranaki Auckland Volunteer Cavalry Guards City Company of Auckland Volunteer Rifles, Provincial Council of Wellingtm. Public Meeting at Auckland. —with His Excellency's replies. 39 40 40 41 42 43 41 44 4:> 4C 51 Petition to Her 1 Mα JE8TY from Inj habitants of Ai ck- ! land. 52 : Col. Gold to the J Governor. Way, 1860 lay, 1860 Addressing Her Majesty upon the state of the Colony. 40 June 30, 1860 ie 30, 18 360 Transmitting correspondence with Major Nelson as to the events at the Waitara on the 23rd, and the 27th June.