Opotiki 11 Jany. 1866 My dear MClean - I detained the "St. Kilda" as short a time as possible - Her cargo was landed in "boats. I am glad to hear of your successes at the Wairoa - I trust the Government will take measures to follow the Rebels - The Hau Hau's here are still in the same position - Some ten or twelve of Moho Moho's tribe who were living at a village between this and Ohiwa, have gone over to the enemy. A native, son in law of Ramarie is missing supposed to have been taken or murdered, he was on his way to Whakatane, and has not turned up. I found out that ambuscades had been laid along the Beach, and he must have been a victim - I regret much to hear of the death of poor Hussey, from the Little I knew of him I liked him, and was about the best officer you took from this place - I have received no word about the Prisoner - Many thanks for your enquiries after Mrs. Lyon. My movements being so uncertain I delayed writing for her till I heard something definite, and I am very much obliged for your kind offer, of which I shall avail myself perhaps. As to the Sheep, would would you let me have a 1000 Ewes for, and what age etc. Believe me Yours sincerely William C. Lyon