(Copy) Hokianga May 12, 1871 Sir I have received your letter of the 5th instant, as I do not agree with you in the version you give of what you said to me at the time you mention I beg to decline to say what you require on the subject. I am, Sir, Your obedient servant (Signed) F. E. M. J. C. Barnard Licenced Surveyor Auckland