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proceeded ; but when separated he would see from which side the wrong proceeded. If Maoris injured Europeans, they should be punished ; but if Europeans injured the Maoris he would then be enlightened as to his present suffering, and that the Europeans were the cause of the war in the Waikato ; "and then !" they said, which from their tone and manner signified he would have revenge. The White Cliff murderers are at present at Tokangamutu. The whole of Ngatiteata are invited there. Late this evening Hori Tauroa stated to me that Aihepene's statement about his sons did not correspond with his actions, for he had sent his own daughter as a wife for Tawhiao, and two of his late brother's daughters as wives for some of his people, at the same time he sent the fish.

No. 4. The Hon. Mr, M'Lean to Wiremu Kingi Whiti. Friend Wiremu Kingi Whiti, — Wellington, Bth September, 1869. Salutations. Many have been the years of our separation the one from the other. You have been living in the dwellings of your fathers, and I have been living at Ahuriri. My hope is that we shall at length meet. My regard for you still contiuues. From your friend, To Wiremu Kingi Whiti. Donald M'Lean.

No. 5. The Hon. Mr. M'Lean to Wiremu Kingi Matakatea. Friend Wiremu Kingi Matakatea, — Wellington, Bth September, 1869. Salutations to you and to Marara. Wiremu, my desire is that you should exert yourself to cultivate the land for food at Umuroa, and also that you should commence flax-dressing at Waiwiri, for sale to the Europeans. Let the days of idleness be days of the past. Turn, now your thoughts to works which will be beneficial, and which will enrich the body. From your friend, To Wiremu Kingi Matakatea, Donald M'Lean. Umuroa, Taranaki.

No. 6. Aporo Tipitipi to the Government. To the Government,— Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, 17th September, 1869. Friends, salutations. This is to inform you that on the 17th day of September the chiefs of the District of tho Bay of Plenty assembled at Whakatane. The chiefs who called the meeting were— Hohaia Matatehokia Meihana Koata Kaperiere Tamaiarohi Hoani Titirahi Iharaira Matahihira Rewiri Himiona Tehe Wepiha Apanui Kawakura Te Kowha Kepa Toihau Apanui The chiefs who assembled were— From Tauranga, Enoka Tokaohu H. T. Clarke From Bangitaiki, Whariki W. Whatapapa Tutere Te Hinurewa From Tarawera, Bawiri Kirirape Te Watene From Te Awa o te Atua, Arama Karaka Mokonuiarangi Wikiriwhi Te Tuahu Henare Meliaka Mikaere Tukutahi Metara Te Tai From Maketu, Petera Te Pukuatua Rota Eangihoro Te Puehu 2