Wellington June 21 1864 My dear McLean You will see I have concluded the purchase of the Upper Manawatu Block for £12000. I go up to pay the money as soon as the Council breaks up, which will probably be in three weeks. John Mason and Herawanui are urgent for the completion of the purchase of their lands in the 40 Mile Bush - Will you meet them in Sept. or Octr. - fix yr own time and place but pray enable me to tell them