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is gratifying to me to know of your decision that Whanganui shall remain in peace. There is but one thing now to cause trouble amongst us, and that is Te Kooti, who is going about doing his work of murder. You, however, have done right in expelling that man, as Matutaera also expelled him when he went to Waikato. My friends, do not allow murders and other mad violent deeds to be committed in your district, because you have hitherto been looked upon as a tribe of chiefs. It is well that we should arrange a meeting to be held in summer, that matters may then be talked over, and also that I may again see my former friends. From your friend, To Pehi Turoa, Upper Whanganui. Donald M'Lean.

No. 10. Wiremu Bukapuka to the Hon. Mr. M'Lean and the Hon. Mr. Fox. Te Kuiti, 23rd September, 1869. To Mr. M'Lean and Mr. Fox,— Friends, salutations to you both. I have arrived here at Te Kuiti. I have heard the talk of this place. This is the word—that this person Te Kooti should be disapproved of by both peoples within and without, throughout all parts of the island, because this man Te Kooti has become very wicked. The name of Tawhiao is not over (or is withdrawn from) this man— i.e., this man is not acknowledged now by Tawhiao. Tawhiao's connection with him has been washed clean from him (Te Kooti). That is all upon that subject. Do you hearken. Men have been killed by Te Kooti at Taupo. On the 7th day of^September those men met their deaths; they were killed by Te Kooti. The men were Tauira, Te Whatu, Bini, and Mita. It is quite true that these men were killed. Tauira belonged (here) to Waikato, Te Whatu belonged to Taupo, Bewi was of Ngatipikiahu, and Mita was of Ngatiawa. These were all. This is another word. Do you two listen. Bewi has been detained by Topia. He is living at Whanganui; he was not taken by Te Kooti to Taupo ;he was detained by Topia at Whanganui. He is at present residing there. This is another communication. lam going to see Bewi at Whanganui. Sufficient. Wiremu Bukapuka.

No. 11. The Hon. Mr. M'Lean to Chiefs of Ngapuhi. Friends, Chiefs of Ngapuhi,— Wellington, llth October, 1869. Salutations. I have received your letter of the oth of August. lam pleased with your words, and I have a great desire to go to the Bay of Islands, that I may see you, the chiefs who have been firm in your allegiance to tho right for many years past. Your friend, Maning, will visit you before long, and will. talk to you ; he and I have had a long talk about you here. I intend to accompany the Governor, who will visit Auckland shortly. From your friend, The Chiefs of Ngapuhi, Bay of Islands. Donald M'Lean.

No. 12. The Hon. Mr. M'Lean to Matutaera. Friend Matutaera, — Wellington, 11th October, 1869. Salutations. A report of the course of action you have pursued with reference to Te Kooti on his visit to Waikato has reached me here. I am pleased that you have sent Te Kooti back, but I am grieved that Te Heuheu and Bewi have joined him. Salutations to you and to your parent, Tamati Ngapora. From your friend, To Matutaera, Tokangamutu, Waikato. Donald M'Lean.

No. 13. Mr. Cooper to Tamihana Te Baupaeaha. Friend,— Wellington, 13th October, 1869. Salutations. I have received your letter dated 11th instant. We have news from iTaupo. 50 of the Hauhaus have fallen ; their bodies have been counted. On our side four have been killed, of whom one is a European officer, and two Maori officers : four Maoris have been wounded. There is no word yet about the Pakakohi. The only word so far is the word of the law, that is that they shall die for having levied war against the Queen ; but the Governor has the jiower to ameliorate the sentence, and it is said that ho will do so. His word, however, has not yet been received from Auckland. From your Friend, G. S. Cooper, To Tamihana Te Baujiaraha, Otaki. Under Secretary.