Napier, January 16th, 1870. My dear McLean, The Rangatira is just coming in and may go on at once altho that is not likely, anyhow I will write in readiness. News from Taupo has come fast this last day or two First on the 14th the Wellington brought your letters with the word from Waikato that Kooti had bolted to Patetere. Yesterday Booth communicated his news which had come down the Wanganui river and was to the same effect. I enclose it herewith and you will see that Kemp and Topia have not given up the pursuit. Last night Telegrams reached me from McDonnell enclosing copy of a letter from Kemp to him. I also enclose these - the Evidence seems conclusive that Kooti has bolted Patetere way and has only a small force with him. The Taupo information names Waotu beyond Patetere as the place he was making for -- Immediately on receipt of your information, i.e. on the 14th I despatched instructions to McDonnell to move his whole force from Tokano to Tapuaehararu and thence to operate on Te Kooti in the Patetere district should he obtain