Taranaki. New Plymouth 29th. April 1847. Sir, I have the honour to forward the enclosed requisitions for parchment required for drawing out the Deeds of Transfer for lands purchased from natives in this district. I have the honour to remain, Sir, etc., etc., etc., (Signed) Donald McLean. Inspector of Police. To:- The Honourable, The Colonial Secretary, etc., etc., etc., Taranaki. New Plymouth. 29th. April 1847. Sir, I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 28th. inst. respecting the Whaling Station you occupied last season from the Ngamotu natives; and in reply, beg to inform you that I shall endeavour to obtain their consent to your occupation of the same, on similar conditions to what you may have hitherto held it, or on such trems which ought to originate entirely from yourself, as may be mutually agreed between you. As the season is fast approaching when it will be necessary you should have an understanding with the natives regarding the station, I will take an early opportunity of seeing them on the subject, and should recommend your having such understanding with them before leaving for Wellington; and trust they will see the propriety of aceding to reasonable terms, as the benefit they themselves derive from being employed in your boats, independant of the advantages to the settlement, of having such a valuable article procured for exportation, should entirely overrule any vindicative feelings or opposition they may have to your being there. With respect to the recent arrangements with the Ngamotu natives, you are precisely on