Taranaki. New Plymouth. 23rd. April 1847. Sir, I have the honour to inform you that the tract of land between the Sugar Loaves and "Tapuwai" is offered for sale by the Taranaki natives, who are coming on Monday next to meet the Ngamotu tribe at Tapuwai, in order to publicly discuss their intentions with them; and have written requesting me to attend at the same time. But I should wish, before doing so, to have your advice as to whether the survey should be commenced when the natives have decided on the boundaries. The Puketapu tribe have a claim, by conquest, to a portion of the land situate at Omata; which the greater number of them have relinquished, by leaving the lands in the right of the original Taranaki owners, all of whom, from what I have observed during my late visit amongst them, are unanimous in their desire to part with it; and from their general tone and behaviour, they seem favourably disposed towards the Europeans. I have the honour to remain Sir, Your most obedient servant (Signed) Donald McLean Inspector of Police. To:- Capt. H.King. P.M. etc., etc., etc., New Plymouth.