He writes of procuring payment for his troops, and often writes to request goods such as fresh food rations, carpenters tools, and clothing. Broun also writes requests for reinforcement, and reports death in the camps. Other personal requests are also made by Broun such as for the removal of Lieut. Nunnington from his company, due to his advances towards the Color Srgt. and other men [pg. 1]. Furthermore, Broun acknowledges receipts of District Orders [one example on pg. 28 is dated Camp Drury 10th April and is in reference to General Orders No. 598 616-653, regarding the amount of Imperial Ammunition to be kept in reserve at [his] Post. Broun acknowledged that he had received 5 Barrels of Enfield Ammunition of 750 rounds each]. He also writes letters regarding the company's movements, as well as the movements of Maori in the area, particularly those moving up and down the Mangatawhiri river.