themselves attempt to capture him - He must be almost by himself and will I think almost certainly come out somewhere among the Urewera. In case he does I want your authority to use Preece and Mair's force, the Cabinet having decided to leave it to you. My chief reason for wishing to hunt him out of the Urewera country or catch him if possible if he comes there, is, that I believe he wd. very soon set them all wrong again. There is no doubt they have a superstitious fear of him - If I do not hear any more of T. K. I still think Preece and Mair might march in with advantage to Rua Tahuna - Hapurana brought a message from Whenuanui inviting them in and it is only carrying out the arrangement of placing the Urewera at Ruatahuna and protecting them there - so far as I can gather from the numerous letters I have from the Urewera they all wish to be quiet and profess to be Govt. people - the more we keep up communication and open their country the better - at least that is my notion - Preece's force is close at hand and in pay - the sending them in will cost nothing and do good. From what I have written you will understand the position of matters. I am sure you will agree with my telling Whenuanui to bring in Te Whiti and the others -