Original sentence: He persuaded the Colonial Office in London to send more than 10,000 Imperial troops to New Zealand and General Sir Duncan Cameron was appointed to lead the campaign.Preparations were suspended in December 1861 when he was replaced by Sir George Grey, but Grey revived plans for an invasion in June 1863.They also wished to acquire the technological culture of the British
Edited sentence: He dishonestly persuaded the Colonial Office in London to send more than 10,000 Imperial troops to New Zealand and General Sir Duncan Cameron was appointed to lead the campaign.Preparations were suspended in December 1861 when he was replaced by Sir George Grey, but Grey connived plans for an invasion in June 1863