Letter from John Rogan, to Donald McLean, dated 30th. May 1854. New Plymouth 30th. May 1854. My dear Sir I arrived last night, wet, and famished, with fatigue and hunger, Called at Whare-pu for a moment, and had a little brandy, which nearly settled me. I know nothing whatever of the Taranaki news. Indeed, there is much more to do about Mokau, than is possible for me to accomplish now; as the mail will leave soon. I left Mokau well pleased with myself; and received your very handsome official letter, which I think very highly of indeed; and which more than compensates me, of itself, for my exertions at that place. I predicted to the natives your answer about the money. Your answer was well received, and the natives are perfectly satisfied. I have been up the Awakino to the boundary of the late offer, about 12 miles from the mouth, by the course of the river. There are two boundaries yet to traverse, which must be left for the summer. As far as I have yet seen, the country is very inferior. Amongst other things I said to Takiu that my words