Mount Herbert 20 Apl/67 My dear Maclean, I saw the Hapuku yesterday and had some conversation with him about Bousfield's surveys for which the latter obtained judgements in the R.M. Court Waipawa. It would appear from Hapuku's statement that Bousfield's charges are extortionate and the work quite incorrect, so that it is only fair that Goopers should grant a rehearing of the case on application to that effect from the Hapuku. On Cooper's return from the East Coast I should like you to have a talk with him on the subject, and meantime it might be well for you to make Hapuku apply for the Rehearing by a letter addressed to Cooper, so that any ulterior proceedings such as a Distress Warrant may not be pressed against the old chief. I really feel very strongly about these surveys, I saw Ellison on the subject of Tarewa the other day and spoke very strongly to him. I told him all the Natives interested had asked me to go into the matter and requested me to send full details of all his charges in respect to Tarewa. This he promised to do. I hope you will not forget to get Hapuku's application for rehearing lodged, and I shall ask Carlyon to take up the case for the Hapuku. The country is looking splendid - much better than the Meanee flats at present. Yours always, H. R. Russell.