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Mackana October 1899 -

I have called you together to inform you of an unfortunate affair that happened at this place which I am very sorry for_ One of your young men without any provocation or cause whatsoever attempted the life of one of my soldiers _ I never heard that any of my people have you any trouble or interfered in the least in your concern. at least you have always told me they ["did" is crossed out] never not _ you have always had free intercourse on the island to go and come when you please. _ The gates of the village are not shut against you either by day or night _ neither have you been prevented from coming in or going out at pleas-ure

   As peace was agreed too and settled between you

and the white people and the Hatchet buried all further disputes are at an end with white people. whatever friend. Father. brother, or any other relation are lost in War, revenge is never fought for by the Whites _ they are buried with the Hatchet _ And you the chiefs aught to instruct your young men and perticular your young boys. That after a peace is made with the Whites that no further revenge is fought for, and provided is has not that good effect you wish_Sir its your duty to inform it on all occasions_and you are the people that are and must be answerable for the good conduct of soul