Raglan Dec. 30th. 1873 My dear Sir, Enclosed I forward a letter which you may not have read, but the contents of which may surprise you, as they do me. Indeed the writer himself, (though evidently not friendly to you) confesses was surprised by attaching so much importance to the services of Mr. Mackey." Now, I know that long Mr. Mackey's later appointment as Government Agent for Waikato, Hau Hauism and Kingism were no longer popular. Our native schools, and also our Native Chapels began to fill to overflowing. This fact is a proof (if not of a real and great desire for education and religion), at least, that Hau Hauism had lost its spell, and Kingism its power Mr. Mackey's re-appearance in the Waikato district. I remain Yours respectfully (Signed) C.H. Schnackenberg To:- The Honourable D. McLean C.M.G. "Happy New Year" to you in every sense of the word.