C.D. 68/5164 Colonial Defence Office Wellington 30th. December 1868 No. 751/3 Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 22nd. inst., reporting on the Expedition of Friendly Natives to Wairoa to follow up the Hau Haus; and covering copy of a Memo. addressed to Major Lambert on the subject, and thank your Honor for the information. The Government fully recognise the zeal and loyalty shewn by the Friendly Natives; and trust the Expedition will meet with complete success. I have the honor to be Sir, Your most obedient servant (Signed) T. Haultain. To:- His Honor D. McLean Esq. Napier.