Waimate, Bay of Islands 10th October 1857 My dear McLean, By this conveyance I forward to you the ascertained area of the Blocks we are negotiating for; also the cost of survey of the outline Boundaries; It has turned out much larger than I expected, and presents a respectable appearance, for this part of the country. The amount for the surveys I rust you will kindly hasten, as the Campbells are a large family and need the money --- people are talking of forming Sheep Runs at once. I propose as soon as I have finished this troublesome Maori Census affair, to travel down for the final settlement. I think that it will be a reasonable, if not a cheap lot. I find from the Papers that you may a sweeping business of it at Ahuriri. Is it true, that £150,000 worth has been purchased by a party in Melbourne thro' Ligar? The Season here has been extremely inclement and is still very unsettled. Shall be glad of a line from you, and in the meantime Believe me Yours faithfully H. T. Kemp P.S. We have an addition to our family, a little Boy, doing well.