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Near Patangata, 26th August, 1865. My dear MacLean, I am obliged by the news contained in your letter - news of a good and cheering nature. I congratulate you on Frasers gallant and successful action, the result of your policy in rigorously dealing with the present fanaticism - and the only way to put it down for I feel assured from what I see and hear of native doings, in all directions - that there will be no peace, or security until the hau haus are put down, and those taken in arms banished. You have too I believe done wisely in bring more Troops into the Province, because, tho not in a state of war, it can scarcely be termed one of peace. The Pah said to be building in the Te Aute Bush for defence against other Natives - is equally meant against us - if occasion suits - It is preparing for war. And to collect and protect the disaffected, I think, you deserve much thanks for all the measures you have taken at a critical juncture, and the great exertions you have made to keep war out of the Province. The Maories I believe would be truly glad to see the Troops away. Excuse my saying what I feel to be true. I quite (line indiscipherable) remark about our worthy, and excellent friend, Ormond. He is deserving of the cordial support of the settlers at the next Election (although when it takes place I do not know), and would I should think be certainly returned - if opposed - I may tell you that I heard of the rumour as to Buchanan only the other day - thro Gollan - It is not improbable Mr. B. may try for Assembly. It is tactic, and may be surprise - announce himself at the last moment, and, to take Ormond off his guard - He keeps (B.) his intentions pretty quiet, but I would advise our being prepared. The Country Settlers as a body are careless about coming to the Poll - as a general rule. But we must keep a bright look out, to keep the Enemy in check. I dont think the Settlers will be deluded as the Townsmen were. Should I be able to learn anything respecting the rumour afloat, I will write to Ormond. Chapman, and F. Tiffen, etc., I will enquire of, and I need not say will canvas, and do all I can about here - if Events render it necessary. I would ride a very long days journey to give Ormond a vote - or two if required. Domett seldom writes - yet I am glad to hear you found him flowing - I suppose I shall have the pleasure of seeing you next month (whenever called) to give you my best and entire support. Always, most sincerely yours, E. S. Curling
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3 pages written 26 Aug 1865 by Edward Spencer Curling in Patangata to Sir Donald McLean, Inward letters - E S Curling

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Key Value
Document date 26 August 1865
Document MCLEAN-1020805
Document title 3 pages written 26 Aug 1865 by Edward Spencer Curling in Patangata to Sir Donald McLean
Document type MANUSCRIPT
Attribution ATL
Author 43583/Curling, Edward Spencer, 1815-1868
Collection McLean Papers
Date 1865-08-26
Decade 1860s
Destination Unknown
Englishorigin ATL
Entityid 16
Format Full Text
Generictitle 3 pages written 26 Aug 1865 by Edward Spencer Curling in Patangata to Sir Donald McLean
Iwihapu Unknown
Language English
Name 43583/Curling, Edward Spencer, 1815-1868
Origin 716173/Patangata
Place 716173/Patangata
Recipient 4809/McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877
Section Manuscripts
Series Series 1 Inward letters (English)
Sortorder 0075-0051
Subarea Manuscripts and Archives Collection
Tapuhigroupref MS-Group-1551
Tapuhiitemcount 21
Tapuhiitemcount 2 14501
Tapuhiitemcount 3 30238
Tapuhiitemdescription 22 letters and memo written from Te Kopanga, Te Aute, Ahuriri, & near Patangata, 1857-1866. Includes letter from McLean to Curling, Jun 1859.
Tapuhiitemgenre 3 230058/Personal records Reports
Tapuhiitemname 43583/Curling, Edward Spencer, 1815-1868
Tapuhiitemname 3 4809/McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877
Tapuhiitemref MS-Papers-0032-0236
Tapuhiitemref 2 Series 1 Inward letters (English)
Tapuhiitemref 3 MS-Group-1551
Tapuhiitemsubjects 3 1446/New Zealand Wars, 1860-1872
Tapuhiitemtitle Inward letters - E S Curling
Tapuhiitemtitle 2 Series 1 Inward letters (English)
Tapuhiitemtitle 3 McLean Papers
Tapuhireelref MS-COPY-MICRO-0535-049
Teiref ms-1330-148
Year 1865

3 pages written 26 Aug 1865 by Edward Spencer Curling in Patangata to Sir Donald McLean Inward letters - E S Curling

3 pages written 26 Aug 1865 by Edward Spencer Curling in Patangata to Sir Donald McLean Inward letters - E S Curling

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