Waikanae 28th Sept. 1860 Sir, I have the honor to inform you that in consequence of certain information received by me last Monday while in Wairarapa, (pointing out boundaries of Native Reserves to Mr. Assist. Surveyor Fraser) of contemplated movements on the West Coast. I determined to proceed at once to Wellington, leaving Wairarapa on Monday evening I arrived at an early hour on the following morning in Wellington where I met with Mr. Turton R. M. this gentlemans representations have induced me to proceed at once up this Coast in order that you may be fully informed of the movements of Wi Tako and his followers. On the 7th instant Wi Tako with about thirty seven followers in all and an escort of thirty men from Waikanae and