Wairoa Decr. 2nd 1868 Dear Sir We have just arrived here from the Mahia, after the meeting at the Mahia we went to Nuhaka from there to Wakaki and then on here - Where the Natives are anxiously waiting for you. - I merely give this to Baxter lest he should get into Napier before the Mail, Old Ihaka brought down about ninety men armed - All is well here at present - I remain, Dear Sir Your Obt. St. S. Locke To His Honor D. McLean, Esq. Napier Please send on enclosed if Richardson is still at Turanga.