Wairoa. I am sending you some food, and some powder and ammunition for your rifles. From your friend (Signed) J.D. Ormond. P.S. Since writing the above, I have heard that Ngatikahungumu from Heretaunga, are willing to go to assist you, namely, to go to the South end of Waikaremoana to Wairau. It is for you and Mr. Hamlin to talk over this matter, and if you consider it feasible in your judgement, you must send a messenger here to-morrow, that I may hear quickly. (Signed) J.D.O.