arrived on board with two of his followers about 4 O. C. P.M. sailed from Putiki immediately afterwards with a good breeze for Coromandel, arrived off Huruhi Bay Waiheka and anchored on account of the weather. 21. Sailed from Waiheke about 7 A.M. anchored in Coromandel harbour about 12 o. c. Mr. McLean went on shore at Downings. Wind and rain all day. 22. Went on shore to McGregor's and held a meeting with several of the Patukirikiri natives in references to old land claims. Mr. Heaphy's absence at this particular time is most inconvenient Mr. McLean wrote to Heaphy requesting that he may return from Auckd. without delay with the original papers connected with Kevin's claim. Removed to Preeces point. 23. Went on shore and proceeded to Mr. Preece's in company with Mr. Lanfear. A number of natives arrived too late to enter into