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Telegram from Mr. Searancke to the Hon. Dr. Pollen. Alexandra, 14th July, 1869. No news arrived. I expect a Native down this afternoon with particulars of proceedings of meeting at Te Kuiti. W. N. Searancke, R.M.

Telegram from Lieut.-Colonel Moule to the Hon. Dr. Pollen. Hamilton, 15th July, 1869. Te Kooti, with over 300 armed followers, being now within an easy march of our frontier settlements, and as I think it unlikely he will retire without making an attempt on Waikato, I beg to recommend that 150 Volunteers be sent here at once to occupy the redoubts, and thus enable, me to concentrate the Constabulary at Te Awamutu, to move to the support of any place attacked. It would be desirable that To Kooti should be checked in his first onset. I purpose starting for Kiln Kihi and Alexandra this afternoon. W. Moule, Lieut.-Colonel.

Telegram from the Hon. Dr. Pollen to Colonel Moule. Auckland, 15th July, 1569. If you think it is necessary to concentrate the Constabulary Force as a military movement for the defence of the district, the local Militia, I think, should first be called upon to hold the redoubts. The Waikato people must show that they are willing to help themselves before they can expect men from Waiuku and Wairoa Districts to leave their homes and families and go to their aid. Daniel Pollen.

Telegram from Mr. Searancke to the Hon. Dr. Pollen. Alexandra, loth July, 1869. Titokowaru daily expected at Te Kuiti. Te Kooti, on his arrival at Taupo, sent his principal man (Anaru) to tell him to meet him there. Tito said to be at Mokau. Waikatos are treating Te Kooti very coolly, and not paying him any attentions. Natives at out-settlements refusing to go to Te Kuiti to meet him. Letter arrived at Tokangamutu from tho two great Hauhau prophets (John and Te Whiti) saying—" Ka tae atu Te Kooti ka inaroke, ka tae atu Titokowaru ka maroke." Everything both here and at Waikato settlements very quiet. W. N. Searancke, R.M.

Telegram from Wi Te Wheoiio to the Hon. Dr. Pollen. (Translation.) 15th July, 1869. A letter has been received by Heta Tarawhiti containing intelligence from Tokangamutu, to the effect that Te Kooti is still at Taupo, engaged fighting against Epepe, a pa belonging to the Kupapas and Pakehas. Te Kooti was coming in this direction, but that pa stopped his progress ; but he may perhaps succeed in pushing through. Another letter —a letter to the Hauhau kauri gum diggers, requiring them to return—saying that To Kooti was coming, but the intention is not known. The letter was made known, but the man to whom it was due was not seen. The letter is in tho (mail ?). Te Wiieoro.

Telegram from Lieut.-Colonel Moule to the Hon. Dr. Pollen. Hamilton, 15th July, 1869. Please instruct me to call out for active service as many of the first-class Militia as may be required to garrison the redoubts in Waikato. W. Moule, Lieut.-Colonel.

Telegram from Lieut.-Colonel Moule to the Hon. Dr. Pollen. Hamilton, 15th July, 1869. I will concentrate the Armed Constabulary with as little delay as possible at Te Awamutu. Tho whole of the Militia were called out for active service on Ist December, 1867. Twenty tents are reg uired. W. Moule, Lieut.-Colonel.

Telegram from Lieut.-Colonel St. John to the Government. Fort Galatea, 1 am,. 20th July, 1869. Mail just in; I send extracts from letters. Dr. Pollen, July 13 "Te Kooti at Tokaogammu; has announced himself as a second Jehu. Dr. P. fears for Waikato. Wishes to know what I could do to help." Mr. Clarke, 16th July —Native matters in Tauranga in a very precarious state. Disaffected Natives preparing for a visit from the enemy. linknraia has written to them to join him at Patetere. Reason to believe most have gone. St. George reports Te Kooti's force as 510 men and 300 women. Clarke thinks this exaggerated. Pairau, of the Urewera, and Haperona (Kohi) with him ;Te Heuheu and Pauriri of Taupo also, ilepere Paetara writes to say has joined through fear, and that a meeting is to be held at Tokangamutu. Clarke and Eraser write for the mounted men I have. Within a short