of the Govt. to request the natives - (that is the 70 who started yesterday together with Paoro 56) to proceed towards Taupo instead of returning this shows what faith there is to be placed in Mr. Russell's ascertains or remarks - This morning Mr. Tanner started for Taupo but I believe your Honor is already aware of his intention to do so to request the natives to go to Taupo. The enclosed letter I believe is the production of Mr. Wittys pen - not Witty of Wairoa - Mr. Wood does not know who wrote it, but it is so cleverly written that altho