Mokau 2nd. January 1854. My dear Sir, I paid the £500 yesterday for land at Awakino, and am going to-morrow up the river to survey another Block, which I hope will be less mountainous than the one just purchased. Indeed, I have nearly broken my neck upon these terrible mountains lately. I sent you a number of native letters, all of which are opposed to the large package you sent me some time since; and it is a matter of regret that I cannot bring the matter to a successful issue. I have done everything in the matter that is advisable for the present. You will