16th when they started for Te Wera direct - It is quite on the cards that Te Kooti may be surprised and there is no doubt he is there. Porter reported the expedition left in good spirits - Tareha's messengers to the Urewera are returned with very submissive letters - They write now of themselves as Govt, people and as being entirely in our hands. They will collect at Ruatahuna as desired - what a change all this is. There is not much local news - Crosse of Porengahau was killed a day or two ago from a fall from his horse he leaves a family unprovided for. We have had a great many accidents of this kind of late, Widows and families left destitute, and the tax upon the people in supporting them is very great. We are looking anxiously for the Grey Telegrams now hourly expected. Mr. Fannin tells me mail going so I must close. Always, Yours very sincerely, J.D. Ormond.