Tauranga Octr. 3rd, 1871 My dear Mr. McLean I expect the "Luna" will be in before the morning and although writing under difficulties I should not like her to return to Wellington without a line for you. The Doctor has enjoined quiet for a day or two and in the absence of other light reading I have been amusing myself with the first four numbers of "Hansard" - I observe with pleasure that the house generally give you that praise which is your due in regard to your policy towards the natives - I have