Tuparoa, 21st. July 1865. Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 20th. inst. I feel exceedingly gratified at the result of your operations against the Hau Haus; which appear to have been eminently successful. I shall not fail to bring under the notice of His Excellency's Government, the energy and bravery displayed by yourself and the Officers and men under your command. (Signed) D. McLean. To:- E taku hoa e Mohi.