whole letter is crossed out on previous page Taranaki. New Plymouth. 24th. April 1847. Sir, I have received your note of this evening relative to the Meeting of the Taranaki tribes at Tapuwai, and feel obliged by your proceeding there to meet them, to make preliminary arrangements as to the survey and sale of the land; but should think you will be in sufficient time for doing so by starting Monday morning, which will be the earliest opportunity of holding a consultation with the natives. I am also anxious to see you on Monday before having an interview with them, and will afterwards endeavour to be with you at papuwai by 12 o'clock. I herewith forward you two pounds to discharge any claims the natives may have for surveying at Totarai -maka, for which you will be able to obtain their receipts at the meeting. I am Sir, (Signed) Donald McLean. To:- W.Carrington Esq. Surveyor.