She writes of her husband Henry Williams involvement and of his conversations with Hone Heke about the Flag staff, Waikato, a young woman, and peace making. She writes of the movements of Maori following the event, including those at Waimate who had asked those at Kawakawa if they were well disposed to meet them at Paihia. She also writes of Tamati Waka Nene being on the way with 200 followers from Hokianga. She then comment on her husbands health and how badly it had been affected by these events, she remarks that it had not been this bad since the Maketu affair. Finally, Marianne writes of George Clarke, Mrs Hadfield, of Edward and Janes school, and Mr and Mrs Burrows.