Hori Tupaea and the other to the Arawa - the latter I have had copied and will send a copy each to the four principal tribes of the Arawa - this is necessary as they are surprisingly jealous of each other - With regard to old Hori Tupaea I wish you to know that he has not now even the semblance of authority over the Ngaiterangi - he is neglected and despised - Chefly his own fault for without exception he is the most cantankerous and cross-grained old fellow to his own people I ever met. I would therefore suggest that another letter be written to the Ngaiterangi bearing your own signature - the Chiefs to be named ought to be Enoka, Hohepa, Wi Parera, Hamiora Tu and Te Kaka. These men are the representatives of the Ngaiterangi - I will keep the letter you have sent until the letter I have suggested arrives - I am afraid of causing offence to those who I know are our staunch friends. I very much fear Hori Tupaea cannot be classed with them. He is a decided hauhau. I do not know whether it would be out of place to bring under your notice your native officers in this District. I think you know something of Major Mair - he is a good officer and