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No. Date. From To Subject. 81 83 1871. April 8 April 12 Hon. D. McLean His Honor J. D. Ormond His Honor J. D. Ormond Hon. Defence Minister Replying to letter of 27th March. Forwarding copy of a letter he had addressed to Whenuanui, Paerau, and the TJrewera; also of a telegram to Perenera, who had offered to carry a mail to Cambridge from Taupo. Replying to his letter of 12th April, and covering copy of a letter he bad addressed to Whenuanui and Paerau with reference tc the collecting of the surrendered Urewera. Reporting that Ngatiporou had surrounded Te Kooti's kainga, which was found deserted. 27 of Te Kooti's followers have been captured. Steps being taken for the return of the force. Reporting arrival of the Expeditionary Force at Gisborne, and stating that the men would be conveyed to their homes j also relative to disposal of the Native prisoners. Replying to his letters of 10th and 18th April, and conveying to him the thanks of the Government for the trouble he had taken to ensure the success of the expedition. Forwarding letters from Captain Preece, covering enclosures from Urewera chiefs expressing their intention of having nothing more to do with Te Kooti, and tendering their allegiance to Government. The invitation given by the Urewera assembled at Ruatahuna to the forces of Captains Mair and Preece to enter their country, should be taken advantage of. Instructions will be giveu by His Honor J. D. Ormond. Reporting that he is about to start on an expedition in search ot Te Kooti. Reporting arrival of Wiremu Kingi's force at Turanganui, and giving an account of what had been accomplished by the expedition. Reporting arrival of Natives at Torero. Feels confident that Te Kooti is in the hands of a section of the Urewera. Transmitting a report from Captain Preece detailing his late movements in the Urewera country. Has been obliged to proceed to Te Wairoa for the purpose of procuring supplies for his force. Diary of the movements of tho expedition under his command. Forwarding a diary kept by Captain Porter of the march of the Ngatiporou Expeditionary Force under Major Ropata. Forwarding a letter from Major Ropata, reporting arrival of his force at Xuranganui, and explaining the plan of the expedition of 200 men about to start in search of Te Kooti. Forwarding copies of correspondence, chiefly with Major Cumming, in connection with the Expeditionary Force. Replying to his letters of 30th June, and 1st and 21st July. Forwarding a report from Captain Mair, detailing his late movements in the Urewera country, and covering an estimate ot the number of the Urewera tribe. Forwarding letters from Inspector Cumming with information from Lake Waikare-Moana; also letters from Te Whenuanui and Alakarini. Transmitting a letter from Captain Porter, reporting relative to the Ngatiporou force. Has arranged with Major Ropata to return to Poverty Bay and bring his men to Wairoa, after which he will proceed to Waikare-Moana. Enclosing copy of letter from Inspector Cumming, reporting the arrival of the Native Contingent, under Captains Mair and Preece, at Lake WaikareMoana ; also copy of letter he has addressed to Inspector Cumming. Forwarding copies of letters from Captain Mair aud Inspector Cumming, reporting proceeding at Waikare-Moana ; also the translation of a letter addressed by Te Kooti to the Government. Telegram with reference to holding communication with Te Kooti, in reply to his letter. No pledge must be given that his life will be spared. :M April 25 Hon. D. McLean His Honor J. D. Ormond M April 10 His Honor J. D. Ormond Hon. Defence Minister 8E April 18 His Honor J. D. Ormond Hob. Defence Minister 3G April 25 Hon. D. McLean ... His Honor J. D. Ormond :i7 April 17 Lient.-Colonel Moule ... Hon, Defence Minister 88 April 22 Hon. D. McLean Lieut.-Colonel Moule... May 17 Wiremu Kingi Hon. Defence Minister 89 40 June 13 Lieut.-Ru9b.t0n Hon. Defence Minister a June 19 Lieut.-Eushton Hon. Defence Minister 42 July 12 Inspector Roberts Under Secretary for Defence His Honor J. D. Ormond 48 June 8 Captain Preece M June5tol5 Major Ropata 13 June 30 His Honor J. D. Ormond Hon. Defence Minister ■10 July 1 His Honor J. D. Ormond Hon. Defence Minister ■17 July 21 His Honor J. D. Ormond Hon. Defence Minister •IS July 27 Hon. D. McLean ... His Honor J. D. Ormond i'J July 26 Inspector Roberts ... Under Secretary for Defence 50 August 7 His Honor J. D. Ormond Hon. Defence Minister 51 August 7 His Honor J. D. Ormond Hon. Defence Minister 52 August 11 His Honor J. D. Ormond Hon. Defence Minister 58 August 17 His Honor J. D. Ormond Hon. Defence Minister August 12 Hon. D. McLean His Honor J. D. Ormond u