Napier 12th March, 1869 Sir, The general threatening aspect of affairs in the North Island induces me to discharge what I conceive to be my duty to the Colony by representing to His Excellency's Ministers what in my opinion is the position of the East Coast, the part of the Country with which I am most connected and to indicate the action which I conceive advisable to meet present difficulties. The various settlements on the East Coast are threatened with destruction, murders are committed at different points and life and property deemed quite insecure. At the Wairoa, Te Waru with about sixty of his own followers besides adherents from the Uriwera and other