write to Mair on the subject - I got yourletter by the Luna - I do not think that it would be well to attempt to cut a road from Ahikereru to Waikaremoana, it will arouse suspicion even amongst those Ureweras (a formidable party now) who are settling on the coast - and would be productive of mischief. Let us be content to feel our way. I am personally opposed to drive headlong into anything of the sort