also good advice on such occasions and shew them how much they injure themselves by becoming unreasonable it is only by a good feeling between the two races that prosperity can accompany their efforts. You will have heard of the sad disaster which has taken place at the Bay and you will need double diligence to keep the Natives from presuming you will not fail to point out the evils that must arise from these sad (page torn) the Natives will be the great sufferers ultimately, if they proceed to molest the Europeans. I will attend to the little money affairs for you as soon as we get a little out of our confusion if I do not do you remind me of it again. Yours very sincerely, George Clarke. P.S. Be sure to let me know what effect the News of the taking of Kororareka has upon your Natives and in your district.