Tauraroua 9 April 1870 Sir I have the honour to forward to you the sequel of the considerations, which I submitted to you in my letter of 21 Feby. last. If it be thought expedient to treat this also as a Confidential communication, I am quite willing to have it so regarded. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Servant Wm. Martin To the Honble. the Native Minister Auckland