(of Telegram to the Hon. Colonel Haultain.) Napier 2nd. March 1869. Sullivan, a half-caste in Defence Force has returned from Te Whaiti, Taupo, and states that Rewi proposes to join Te Kooti with 700 men. Matutaera talks of attacking Titiokura, Government natives at Taupo propose to fight but are too few in numbers, an attack on this district is proposed by way of Patea and Ngaruroro Gorge, this Sullivan says is decided on, great sympathy expressed by some of the Taupo and other tribes for Prisoners. (Signed) Donald McLean.