once erect a Flag staff and hoist the Kings flag in Otaki but Wi Tako expressed himself publicly before all the Natives to have nothing to do with the Flag that it was his intention to live in peace with the Europeans that he has come to settle at Waikanae and had no intention of going at present to Otaki. Wi Tako has also declined all the offers of land made to him from Otaki Ohau and Porotawhao. I have to apologise for closing so abruptly the Mail now starting for Wellington. I have the honor to be Sir your most obedient Servant William N. Searancke District Commr. To: D. MacLean Esquire, Native Secretary Auckland