particularly to an article in the Herald respecting Ape visit to Waitotara of the 26th Feby. Any recurrence to hostilities would be fatal to the prosperity of the West Coast and would be much deplored By Mr.Fox and all of us. I expect Aperahama has gone back and that nothing need be apprehended on this account. Yet I deem it right to urge upon you not to sanction or countenance any action that may lead to hostilities unless the natives commit some outrage in the first instance. Mr.Fox has gone up the Waikato with the Governor. I expect him back in a few days. I remain, Yours very truly, Signed, Donald McLean Major Noake, Patea Cancelled