Clyde February 5th. 1869. Sir, I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 2nd. February. In accordance with your wish, I enclose copy of letter reporting Expedition to Waikare Moana. Since that date nothing has been seen or heard of John Gemmel, or the native woman, Tuku. Felix Goulet has removed his sheep on to the Owhia Block, - Mr. Finlayson's property on the East bank of Waiau. The natives of the Wairoa are again disturbed by the predictions of one of their Dreamers, - that danger threatens the district. I confess, individually, to have no confidence whatever in Pairau Rangikai Tipuake;