my resignation as a Native Assessor. I am pleased with the duties, but everything rests with you. If you consent, it will be well. Enough of this subject. Let Mr. McLean make known my resignation to the people. When they meet him next Wednesday they may know whether the Governor refuses to agree to this proposal of mine. At the same time make my wishes known to them. Do not trouble yourself about my motive in resigning. Friend, should my request be granted, I shall not abandon your just laws lately circulated amongst us, a copy of which I have. I shall not forget your good works, but shall ever look to you for advice for myself, for the Maoris, and for the Europeans. Salutations, Oh Governor of New Zealand. Enough. From your friend, (Signed) Tamati Wiremu. A true translation. (Signed) H. Halse March 8th. 1859.