Taranaki. New Plymouth 18th. May 1847. Sir, Before concluding the arrangements we are carrying out with the Ngamotu natives for their lands in this district, I have the honour to acquaint you that on a section at the Waiwakau river. No. 97 on the New Zealand Company's map, chosen by Mr. Gower, there is a native Pah, cultivations, and burying-ground; which they are particularly anxious to have reserved, and therefore beg to request that you will, at your earliest convenienee favour me with your advice on the subject. I have etc., etc., etc., (Signed) Donald McLean. Inspector of Police. To:- Capt. H. King R.N. Resident Magistrate etc., etc., etc., Taranaki. New Plymouth 20th. May 1847. Sir, In answer to your letter No. 47/68 of the 19th. inst. I have the honour to furnish you with a copy of the Deed conveying the land purchased from the Ngamotu natives in November 1844, together with a certificate from the parties who witnessed the several payments therein specified. I have the honour to remain Sir, etc., etc., etc., (Signed) Donald McLean Inspector of Police. To:- Capt. Henry King Resident Magistrate etc., etc., etc., We certify that we have seen the several payments specified in the Deed conveying land purchased from the Ngamotu natives in 1844, paid over to them by Mr. McLean, Sub-Protector of Aborigines, together with a further sum of £7-2-9, referred to in voucher No. 452, to reconcile some conflicting claims before an amicable division of the consideration could be made. New Plymouth. May 21st. 1847.Witnessed