Napier. 20th. March 1867. My dear Sir, I am much obliged for yours of last evening, respecting Tareha. For upwards of a year and a half Tareha has felt some jealousy respecting the Wairoa. I think it can, in some measure, be traced to his being slighted by some of the Wairoa Chiefs, since he has been living with a woman named Harriet, from there. Tareha also considers that he should be more fully recognised, as representing the late Henare te Apatare; who lived on the left bank, near Mr. Hamlin's. I am vexed to find, that with many good qualities, Tareha has lately been very much given to drink. In reference to an invitation from the Wairoa people, I expect that has less to do with Tareha's feelings than what I have referred to; but I shall endeavour to allay any displeasure by explaining why an invitation was not sent to him. I remain, My dear Sir, Yours very truly, (Signed) Donald McLean. P.S. I shall not be able to attend the Meeting till after the 24th., when I expect one of the Ministers to accompany me to Wairoa. (Signed) D. McL. To:- Revd. W. Colenso.