Auckland 5th. December 1846. Dear Sir, The Lieutenant Governor has desired as to write you requesting that if you should know, or hear, that His Excellency is at Wanganui with Troops, where he expects to be in a fortnight's time, you will proceed to that place without delay, in order that you may assist him in his endeavours to settle the Land Question. I remain dear Sir, Your most obedient servant (Signed) Andrew Sinclair. To:- D. McLean Esq. New Plymouth.