My dear Sir, Your correspondence relating to the Maori Dictionary was laid upon the Table. I was giving notice to have it produced when Richmond told me it had been already done. Ormond, at your request, asked me to do this. I had some trouble in getting a "Ropitini Kuruho", and at last I had to borrow the Library copy, when I discovered that Mr. Lyon had one which he will lend if necessary. I went to all kinds of places in search of one. I send you a "Pilgrim's Progress". With reference to your Essay on the Maori, I had a hurried perusal of it, and consider it a valuable contribution. I made the following remarks upon it in a letter to Hector.--- "I am much obliged for the perusal of Mr. Colenso's Essay on the Maori. I consider it is well worthy of publication, and hope you will get it printed." I first asked Richmond about it, and he referred me to Dr. Hector. very truly yours, (Signed) Donald McLean. 16th. October 1868 Please return Hector's note. To:- Revd. W. Colenso.