Wellington May 20th. 1860 My dear McLean, The busy stirring times have delayed my writing to you hitherto, about the Grey Horse, which arrived in Wellington quite safe, thanks to Mr. St. Hill who ordered his Groom to take charge of it for me and give him a share of all the Hay, Corn etc. that he had on board the Steaner, the Horse did not come down in the condition that I expected to see him in, for he was wretchedly low and poor, he has not done the work that I expected of him, tho he is very well in his way. I will be obliged by your sending me £10 note (boat) as agreed on. Natives have been excited about here but seem settling down very much at present I hear but reports are not to be depended on that the Natives about your part are disposed to be troublesome. I do most sincerely hope will not be ended before they get an unmistakeable lesson in the shape of a slaughter of a few hundreds of them, Volunteers Rifles and Cavalry are all the go how both here and at Whanganui. Hoping soon to hear of your welfare. I am very truly yours, Will N. Searancke. D. McLean, Esq., Te Ahuriri