Henui 20th June 1858 My dear Sir, The letters of which I send you copies were shewn to me by Mr. Stockman and as I thought it of some importance that the Government should be put in possession of the present views of Ihaia or rather of Nikorima for I look on the latter as the more important person I deemed it but to make you thus acquainted with them. Ihaia has I believe for many years, and Nikorima for a somewhat shorter period been anxious that the lands belonging to them and their people should be disposed of to the English so that after repurchasing what they might require they would be placed more fully under our laws and thereby enjoy the security, peace, and prosperity which they feel they cannot obtain under their own customs and guidance. They express themselves as disappointed at not receiving any encouragement from the Government. On the other hand Wiremu Kingi has shewn every disposition to prevent the alienation of the land and to thwart any attempt to bring the Natives under one common rule. All attempts to make