Napier March 11th - 1871 My dear McLean, I received yours of the 8th today, by the Star and she leaves for Auckland via Tologa Bay early tomorrow morning. I see by your letter that you have communicated with Rewi and on the whole made a favorable opening with him and and his Tribe. I agree with you that it is most desirable to avoid a resumption of hostilities but I do not believe you will be able to do so long. As soon as Waikato sees that no step is taken consequent on Todd's murder - they will make another hostile move. The first is I hear already taken in, thestoppage of the mail by the Thames to Tauranga I incline to