Rangitikei 21st. March 1849. Sir, Referring to our late Meeting of natives held at this river, and subsequent proceedings connected with the contemplated purchase of the Rangitikei district, I have the honour to acquaint you, for the information of His Excellency, the Lieut. Governor, that the Chiefs Rauparaha and Rangihaeata did not come further than Manawatu with the rest of the natives who attended the meeting. Rauparaha