Napier, Feb. 9th, 1871. My dear McLean, I wrote you a long letter last night about different matters and this morning I have your Telegram of the 7th saying the Luna would leave that evening for Napier, and Wellington so I shall expect her tonight. I will take care and see Capt. Dudley Coote's and give him particulars about our Railway - What I write this for chiefly is - As you are not on board the Luna you will be some time before you come here and Waikato matters may prevent you. Respecting Mangateretere it is necessary you shd. decide how you will act - There is no doubt the Rent is due and that you are liable for it - Sutton's Unit will bring the matter to an issue - Your ground for not paying is you do