Tukupoto Miss. Station Waikato, April 10th 1860 My dear McLean, In consequence of information received in Auckland respecting the state of feeling among the Waikato's in reference to the Taranaki affair I was requested to pay a visit to Ngaruawahia for the purpose of explaining the Governor's views and intentions and of obtaining correct information as to the movements of Waikato -- Accordingly on Tuesday the 3rd inst. I left Auckland accompanied by Mr. Buddle and reached this the following day -- bringing with me the news of the Ngatiruanui and Taranaki affair as published in a Maori Messenger extraordinary of the 2nd inst. The information which led to this step was furnished by Mr. Reid, who had received the impression that the Waikatos were all but decided upon joining Wm. King -- and were to settle the point at a large meeting at Ngaruawahia which was to come off on Wednesday last -- He stated that a proposal to this effect had been favorably entertained at