Survey Office, Wellington, May 10th, 1853. Sir, I have the honor to forward through you for the Civil Secretary, a plan of the Land recently surveyed by me, under your directions near Waikanae, together with my report on the same. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedient humble Servant, (Sd.) George F. Swainson. Donald McLean, Esq., Land Commissioner, etc.