Napier December 15th 1870 My dear McLean I have yours of the 13th and will write what time will allow in reply on the deffirent subjects you name to me. First in respect to the Wanganui Meeting now that you know Rewi was not connected with the murder of Todd and could not have made the statement which was attributed to him in Mete Kingi information - I should think it was very desirible to meet him and Topia before communication can pass with Manuhiri and endeavor to secure them. I believe the King party (Waikato) did direct the murder and if they did it