Attend to the following. Have an officer of Militia ready at Napier to go on board "on the arrival of the men" he should swear them I in before disembarking and have the following with him - 1. Militia Act, with oath to administer. 2. Bible. 3. Book to enter their names and 4. About £100 to pay them 2/6 each from the date of their enlistment, this will encourage them. (Never mind a little drunkenaess) "". 5. Take care that some place and rations is provided for them on disembarkation. (You should have tents ready in case they go up the country and also Camp Equipage.) 6. Take care to have "" ready, if you intend the Govt. to or the mento Boots and socks are the most articles required by military bodies. Yours truly, H. C. Balneavis.