Taranaki. New Plymouth. 29th. June 1847. Sir, As it will be attended with greater regularity to have the accounts and correspondence of the Police Department kept distinct from those of the survey, and purchase of Lands, at this settlement, I do myself the honour to forward for the approval of His Excellency the Governor, the enclosed requisitions for books and other articles of stationery required for the latter purposes. I have etc., etc., etc., (Signed) Donald McLean Inspector of Police. To:- The Honourable The Colonial Secretary etc., etc., etc., Taranaki. New Plymouth. 8th. July 1847. Sir, I have the honour to forward to your office, for transmission to Auckland, and the approval of His Excellency the Governor, the enclosed requisitions for materials supplied for two tents made by the Police for the use of the surveyors and their parties whilst cutting the lines, to prevent the necessity of their returning home at night; and at the same time to forward duplicate extracts from your letter to the Colonial Secretary, of the 24th. April last, explaining the circumstances under which the expenses for the Puketapu Chief were incurred. I have etc., (Signed) Donald McLean Inspector of Police. To:- The Resident Magistrate Extract of letter from the Resident Magistrate to the Colonial Secretary:- "A slight schism has taken place among the Puketapu tribe. Paul, an influential Chief, has separated from them, and is desirous of our protection. I recommended Mr. McLean to receive him, and to accept the offer of his son to join the Police Force, which I anticipate will have a good effect." (Signed) Henry King. April 24th. 1847. (Signed) Donald McLean. Inspector of Police. Taranaki. New Plymouth. 8th. July 1847. Sir, I have the honour to apply to you for a sum... To:- The Resident Magistrate New Plymouth.