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SCHEDULE OF CORRESPONDENCE.

No. Date. From To Subject. 1 1870. Aug. 11 Mr. H. T. Clarke Under Secretary, Native Department Hon. Defence Minister Forwarding a letter from Major Mair, reporting with reference to the Urewera Natives. Forwarding correspondence with the Urewera, by Mr. Hamlin and the Wairoa natives. Forwarding a letter from Captain Preece, reporting the surrender of a number of Urewera Natives. Forwarding a letter from Sub-Inspector Gascoigne, reporting the surrender of several Urewera, &c, and transmitting letters from Hoani Paiaka and Marino Te Waru. Instructing him to proceed to Opotiki with the view of ascertaining how Te Kooti might be captured. For the protection of Poverty Bay, 100 men of the Ngatiporou will be stationed therefor two mo:itlis. Reporting relative to Kereopa's movements. Reporting the unconditional surrender of Te Waru, Reihana, and a number of Natives. Giving instructions with reference to the Natives who have surrendered with Te Waru. Forwarding copies of instructions to Major Kopata and Captain Porter for the occupation of Ruatahuna, and the gathering there of the remnant of the Urewera. Authorising increase of his force to 200 men. 2 Sept. 6 His Honor J. D. Ormond 8 Sept. 7 Lieut-Colonel Moule ... Commissioner A.C. Force 4 Oct. 20 Lieut-Colonel Moule ... Commissioner A.C. Force Oct. 27 Hon. D. McLean Major Ropata B 6 Nov. 17 Hon. D. McLean His Honor J. D. Ormond 7 8 Dec. 8 Dec. 9 Captain Preece Captain Preece Hon. Defence Minister Hon. Defence Minister 9 Dec. 10 Hon. D. McLean Captain Preece 10 Dec. 20 HisHonor. J.D. Ormond Hon. Defence Minister Dec. 24 1871. Jan. 12 Hon. D. McLean Major Ropata 11 12 18 14 15 16 17 IS 19 2ii -2] 2U 23 Jan. 17 Jan. 14 Jan. 16 Feb. 13 Jan. 26 Jan. 28 Feb. 6 Feb. 8 Feb. 13 March 6 March 10 His Hon. J. D. Ormond Hon. D. McLean His Honor J. D. Ormond Captain Porter Hon. D. MoLean Lieut. Colonel Moule... Hon. D. McLean His Honor J. D. Ormond Captain Porter ... Hon. D. McLean His Honor J.D.Ormond Lieut.-Colonel Moule ... Hon. Defence Minister His Honor J. D. Ormond Hon. Defence Minister Hon. Defence Minister Captain Porter Hon. Defence Minister Lieut.-Colonel Moule... Hon. Defence Minister His Honor J. D. Ormond His Honor J.D. Ormond Hon. Defence Minister Under Secretary for Defence Hon. Defence Minister Reporting the surrender of Hauhaus from WaikareMoana, numbering thirty-two in all. Acknowledging letter stating that a number of Haubaus had surrendered. Forwarding letters from Major Ropata relative to the expedition under his command. Reporting that the Expeditionary Force of Ngatiporou had started. Acknowledging a letter stating that the Expeditionary Force bad started. Forwarding a letter from Captain Mair reporting his movements. Replying to letter of 26th January. Forwarding copies of telegrams from Major Ropata and Captain Porter detailing progress of the Expeditionary Force, together with his replies thereto. Stating that he and his men march to join Ropata. Acknowledging receipt of letter of 6th instant. Concurs with telegram to Major Ropata. Forwarding copy of telegram from Captain Porter, giving an account of Ropata's movements. Forwarding letter from Captain Preece reporting surrender of more Ureweras. Forwarding letter from Major Ropata containing an account of his meeting with the Urewera, and his reply thereto. Acknowledging receipt of letter of loth March, and enclosures. Conveys approval of Government of steps taken. Forwarding extract from Captain Porter's diary respecting meeting with Ngatihuri. Acknowledging receipt of letter forwarding extract from Captain Porter's diary. Seclusion of Uriwcra accounts in a great measure for their feelings of hostility. Reporting that Major Ropata and force had started from Marumaru for Waikare-Moana, and covering copy of letter to Major Ropata relative to the conduct of the Ngatihuri. Replying to letter of 23rd March. Forwarding copy of a letter from Captain Porter stating that Tautata, one of Te Kooti's men, bad been captured, and covering a list of the names of men with Te Kooti. 24 March 15 His Honor J.D.Ormond 86 April 1 Hon. D. McLean His Honor J. D. Ormond March 18 His Honor J. D. Ormond Hon. Defence Minister 26 W April 1 Hon. D. McLean His Honor J. D. Ormond ss March 23 His Honor J. D. Ormond Hon. Defence Minister April 8 March 27 Hon. D. McLean His Honor J. D. Ormond His Honor J. D. Ormond Hon. Defence Minister 29 80