Derby. Governor Sir W. F. D. Jervois, G.C.M.G., C.B., etc.
Tawhiao to the Right Hon. the Earl of Derby
Steamer "Potosi," August 20, 1884.
Friend—Salutations! Abide there with your friends, your fellow-nobles, your race, your land: I am returning to my people under the blessing of God.—From
Tawhiao. Lord Derby.
The Right Hon. the Earl of Derby to Sir W. F. D. Jervois
Downing Street, February 3, 1885.
Sir—I have the honour to inform you that I have received from the chief Hori Ropiha a letter dated the 3rd December, expressing the satisfaction of his tribe—the Ngatikahungunu—at the principles laid down on the occasion of the interview between the chiefs and myself at this office, more especially in regard to uniformity of legislation.
I request that you will cause Hori Ropiha to be informed that his statements have given pleasure, and that I do not doubt that any well-founded complaints on the part of the Maoris will be dealt with fairly by the Government to which Her Majesty has given over the whole question.—I have, etc.,
Derby. Governor Sir W. F. D. Jervois, G.C.M.G., C.B., etc.