be left in our possession; and Pukoauki, (at the flag-staff) is an old favourite Pah of our forefathers; and we wish to have it back again." D. McLean,- "I know the feelings you have for your old Pahs and burying-grounds. I will make your wishes known to the Governor, when he comes here." Poharama,- "Also the pa Honi Ropiha and his tribe occupy, with a frontage to the Waiwakaio river; to enable him and his natives to fish on this river; with the strip of land from the Pa to the sea. The portions cultivated there by Europeans still to remain in their possession." D. McLean,- "All your reasonable requests will be represented by me; and whatever lies in my power to further your present and future welfare and prosperity. My earnest wish is to be enabled to report favourably of your friendly and kind feelings amongst yourselves and towards the Europeans. I am very desirous that a mutual feeling will exist between you and the Europeans; in order that a settlement may be concluded in the land claims, and enable me to attend to the protection of yourselves and your children; and I hope to have your assistance towards the erection of a school-house, for the edification of you all," E Waka,- "We have been