pencil note: possibly to C. Marshall My dear Sir, There is a committee of the H.of R. sitting at present to obtain evidence about a scheme of Mr. Fentons which was being tried on the Waikato. I found that his proceedings were not calculated to promote peace in the Waikato and I suggested his removal You must know more of the Waikatos than most people, and you will be able to state whether causing division such as dividing the people into King and Queen parties was at all judicious. I am very anxious you should come in to give evidence on the subject all your expences will be paid and I shall be glad to see you when you come to town.