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Capt. King, Dr. Watt, Nairn, Mr. Bollard and many others called up in the morning. During the day engaging Police Force. Henry Halse, Sergeant, and an excellent set of respectable men already engaged. Called at Messrs. Webeter's, Davis', and Black's. Basil goes to draw and attend his arithmetic with Mr. Harris. Called at Mr. Bollard's. Police Force enrolled, and on pay. Nine men and our Sergeant stationed out in different parts of the Town in watches of 6 hours. Five men on one watch, and four on another. Wrote to Colonial Secretary, apprising him of the Police Force being enrolled, with private letter enquiring whether the men should be placed in Barracks. Forwarded Protectorate Accounts of Dorset, Black and Davis. Wrote to Mr. Symonds, Private Secretary, telling how I left the natives at Wanganui. Drissly and wet. Vessel sails for Auckland.