dists. to make converts at the Wairoa the Hauhaus were between 3 and 400 in Number the friendly Natives 170. The Chiefs of all parties at Ahuriri profess friendship to the Europeans but it is not unlikely they may quarrel among themselves respecting some land and old unavenged feuds. It would have a good effect on this East Coast if one of the several Regts. now in N. Z. could be quartered here during the winter months - I have written officially to Mr. Weld on the subject. I remain, My dear Sir George, Yours faithfully, (Sigd.) Donald McLean.