Napier June 25th 1870 My dear McLean I shall not write much as I shall see you so soon. I have just settled the Taupo Militia pay question in terms of my Telegraph of yesterday evening - i.e. We pay £2300 cash and rub out all claims for Rations, advances etc. - the settlement is not a bad one and appears to thoroughly satisfy the Natives - Mangateretere I will tell you about when I come down. I fear you are liable under Cuff's deed for the rent - if so we must do the best with it we can - I have a thorough knowledge now of the case and can tell you all about it when we meet - With respect to your Run Worgan has now got nine names Kinross tells me to the mortgage securing your advances. Karaitiana will do nothing until he goes to Wellington I may perhaps bring him with me - I sent to your sister yesterday telling her you wished her to go to Wellington and that the Luna would leave here about Tuesday - she has