determined, from being once undertaken, that it should be carried out, and in such a manner as would obviously convince them that there was a due regard for the present and future prosperity of the tribe, with whom it was in treaty. My subsequent proceedings in connection with this purchase, are more fully detailed in my correspondence with the Colonial Secretary of this Province; copies of which, commencing from the 21st. March to the final settlement of the question, are herewith enclosed. When at Wellington in December last, I had the honour of being desired by Sir George Grey, to acquaint him when there was a probability of a purchase being effected in this neighbourhood. I trust His Excellency will excuse me for any apparent neglect in not apprising him sooner of my proceedings; as I thought, from being in correspondence with the authorities in this province, it would be unnecessary to trouble His Excellency with communications till I had something definite to report. I have the honour to remain Sir, Your most obedient humble servant (Signed) Donald McLean. Inspector of Police. To:- The Honourable The Colonial Secretary Auckland.