27 April, 1846. Monday, 27 April, 1846. The Govt. Brig Victoria arrived at Taranaki in the afternoon landed some money and had Mr. J. Symonds Private Secy. to H. Exy. Capt. Grey on board with two surveyors the former Gent being commissioned to settle the Wanganui land question with a letter from Major Richmond requesting to join Mr. Symonds and aid him in settling the question also a letter offering me an appointment as Inspector of Police at Taranaki with salary of £200 per annum and authorising a force of ten men and sergeant to be raised at a salary of £1. 5s per week and Sergeant at £1.10s. per week requesting me to communicate with the Col. Secretary without delay. Called in the evening on Mr. Symonds at Capt. Kings