and was forwarded in it. The promise was signed by the civil secretary and dated 6 Oct. 1853. I only mention this in order to prove the correctness of my memory on the subject. I therefore gave but one pension (that of Taraihi £20) until the war broke out. I would have given many more if I had had the means of doing so but that is not the point at issue. I never, however allude to Grey or his doings in any way, feeling satisfied that time will rectify a great many misconceptions.