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No. 6. Major Te Wheoro to the Hon. the Native Minister. (Telegram.) [Translation.] To Sir Donald McLean, Auckland, Alexandra, 21st January, 1875. Takerei's word is that Tawhiao said you should be requested to go to Waitomo, he can suggest no other place in the district at which to meet you. I replied in accordance with your telegram and proposed Te Kopua, as being one of the places he was accustomed to visit, but he would not accede to it. The subject to be discussed by you will be that of making arrangements for a future meeting ; that is all that is intended by the invitation, and for you two alone to meet on this occasion. This is tho message brought by Takerei, what do you think of it 1 There will, perhaps, be no further communication from them. Wi te Wheoro.

No. 7. Major Te Wheoro to the Hon. the Native Minister. (Telegram.) [Translation.] Alexandra, 22nd January, 1875. Some of the Hauhau chiefs are here, namely, Karamoa, Wi Kumete, Hapi, and Hamaka on the same matter of Tawhiao's invitation. I endeavoured to ascertain from them whether there was any other reason for the invitation, they replied there was nothing besides what had already been communicated to me. Wi Te Wheoro.

No. 8. The Hon. the Native Minister to Major Te Wheoro. (Telegram.) [Translation.] Auckland, 22nd January, 1875. I will be leaving for Alexandra ; on my arrival we will consider what is to be done. I shall be glad to meet Tawhiao at one of his numerous settlements, he can select one that is near, where we nan have our meeting, perhaps there will be more talk afterwards. However you can arrange it. Donalp McLean.

No. 9. Major Te Wheoro to the Hon. the Native Minister. (Telegram.) [Translation.] Alexandra, 22nd January, 1875. It is well, we can consider the matter here. Wi Te Wheoro.

No. 10. Major Te Wheoro to the Hon. the Native Minister. (Telegram.) [Translation.] Alexandra, 23rd January, 1875. Takerei and party returned to-day. Tiaho (Tepaea) died yesterday. Wi Te Wheoro.

No. 11. The Hon. the Natr-e Minister to Major Te Wheoro. (Telegram.) [Translation.] Auckland, 25th January, 1875. Mr. Kemp, Paora Tuhaere and myself leave by coach to-morrow morning for Alexandra. We go as far as Ngaruawahia the first day. Donald McLean.

No. 12. Tawhiao to the Hon. the Native Minister. [Translation.] 31st January, 1875. Friend McLean, — Salutations, do you come right on to Waitomo to see me. From Tawhiao.

No. 13. Hon. Native Minister to Tawhiao. Alexandra, 31st January, 1875. Friend Tawhiao, — Salutations to you, I have received your letter of this day's date, it is well that we should have an interview. I will go to see you. Donald McLean.