Paparaumu, Waikato. October 28th. 1850. Dear Sir, Knowing the interest you take in the welfare of the natives, I beg to forward you a resolution that was adopted, at a meeting of the Tuakau Natives of the 7th. inst. From the general bad character of the flour sent to Auckland from this district and consequently low prices obtained in comparison with other flour has induced them to pass a law to ensure good flour, gain the confidence of purchasers and thereby obtain the full value of their produce (the really good realizing no better pricre than the bad from the general character). I think if such a meeting was noticed in the Maori Messenger it might act as an incitement to other tribes to follow the same plan and thereby would considerably better their condition as then they must be more careful in getting in their crops which at present they are particularly careless in doing. That part of the resolution that particularizes the grown wheat being ground without dressing is expressly for this reason as food for themselves but at the same time will preclude their taking it to market if so inclined the next season such wheat will be totally excluded. The natives themselves would very much like to have it published in the Messenger but not knowing the clo course to pursue I have presumed to trouble you but at the same time leave it to your own discretion. With mybest regards believe me to be My dear Sir, Yours very respectfully, C. Marshall. D McLean Esq.