Wellington Feby. 13th. 1860. My dear Sir, At this stage of this very unpleasant dispute with Rawiri about his reserve and in the present very excited state of the Native mind from various causes in the Wairarapa District more particularly so at the present time, I think your presence to tell them at least what is right and what is wrong most desirable if only for a day or two. Not that I think any influence even accompanied with large pecuniary payments would have anything but a very temporary effect on the general question now agitating the Native mind but Rawiri's is a case that if not settled, will I am sure lead to most troublesome results both the Government and the numerous settlers who have purchased land in the neighbourhood of the Torohanga and Tauherinikau trusting to the good faith of the Govt. to put them in quiet possession of their land. I return to Wairarapa this day and propose returning on the 20th. inst. to remain a few days to enable me to complete the returns, and report required by the Government. I also trust then to meet you in Wellington and hope to be able to induce you to accompany me to Wairarapa (your health permitting). Ever yours obliged Will N. Searancke.