To:- D. McLean Wellington. 15th. April 1869. Karaitiana, a Chief of Patea, has just been here Examined him he confirms Williams' statement in Maui - name settlement Taupo taken by Hau Haus. Wairewarewa a Kainga not pah. Weber back from Mohaka. Lambert staying there return of his force here most necessary. Lavin's and other murders confirmed. Mohaka natives persist in death Kooti. Say boat with Hau Haus took body to sea and sunk it. Will telegraph to-morrow morning. Glad you are coming back. (Signed) Ormond.