With reference to Wi Tutere's application for the Wharekaka Reserve, I remember the conversation that took place at Greytown, just as you were leaving for Wellington, when he asked leave to settle there till he was able to purchase it. You then told him he might do so, as the place would not be sold to the Europeans. He asked you at the time if you would give him a pukapuka, so that it would be all right. You then said there was no occasion for that, as Manihera had already applied for the land, and that you should not forget it, and that there was no fear of its being sold to the Europeans. He mentioned at the same time that he was going to build a whare there. The conversation took place outside the house, just before Mr. Mantell left, and as there was a great noise and disturbance among the Natives it is possible it may have slipped your memory. I remember the conversation from the fact of Tutere being so very anxious to have the pukapuka. I will see Tutere, however, and give him your message without delay. The estimate of the quantity of land in Karaitiana's block will be forwarded by next mail, and as I am to meet him on Tuesday I can sound him as to a price.