refused to listen to them on another occasion, or lost com confidence in their loyal professions. I never in any way used a threat or went beyond using arguments I considered necessary to point out their position with respect to the Govt., and the only pressure I used was the perfectly legitimate one, of showing that it was necessary for them to stand by their own professions or forfeit the good opinion of all. In short addressed them as reasonable men sharing with us like responsibilities and obligations - - and have it still in the Wairoa. The proposal for the expedition emenated entirely from the Natives and the only countenance it received from me was the letter I addressed to your Honor on the subject - I considered the Govt. had refused their sanction, the delay being so great before an answer was sent to the Chief and I was taken by surprise entirely by Lt. Col. Lamberts Dispatch to myself. I have the Honor to remain Dear Sir, Your most onedient servant, Geo. B. Worgan. His Honor D. McLean, Napier