fencing and a considerable portion of the bush would probably have been destroyed. The Natives allege that their title to the land has not been extinguished and you are perhaps not aware that they are now about fencing in a large piece of land for future cultivation. The sun (seven pounds) demanded for the fencing is the amount they consider they are justly entitled to receive forthe land and I am fully convinced that unless some payment be made to them them will again set fire to the fencing. I regret to have to address you so frequently respecting this land but it is difficult to imagine that Mr. McLean is using his best endeavours to put Major Lloyd in possession whilst he deems it too much trouble to proceed personally to Waireka to prevent a serious misunderstanding with the Natives and the wanton destruction of property.