Taranaki. New Plymouth. 20th. May 1847. Sir, As the Agent of Mr. Gower, I beg to acquaint you that on a section chosen by that gentleman at the Waiwakaio, No. 97 on the New Zealand Company's map, there are some cultivations, with a Pah and burial-ground, in the occupation of the natives; which I shall be obliged in carrying out the present arrangements, to reserve for them; but for which, I have no doubt, the Resident Agent of the New Zealand Company, will, by your applying, ensure you a full and satisfactory equivalent in land. I beg to remain Sir, Your most obedient servant. (Signed) Donald McLean. Inspector of Police. To:- H. Halse Esq. J.P. etc., etc., etc., New Plymouth. Taranaki. New Plymouth 19th. May. 1847. Sir, I am glad to hear that you have not met with any interruption from the Ngamotu natives, since you have commenced the survey of the Block of land between the Sugar Loaves and Okurukuru; and that consequently the claim of the Taranaki tribe may be considered as fully admitted to that portion of the district. You will therefore continue the services of the natives you have already engaged, most of whom are owners of the land you are surveying; and report to me at the end of each week by the native policeman of your party, the progress you have made. When you have got as far in the interior as you find the land available, you will produce a back line in a direction about E.N.E. about a mile or so through the forest, which will, I suppose, be a sufficient distance to enable you to estimate the extent of the purchase. I have every confidence you will use the same expedition and accuracy you have lately done in conducting the survey with which you have been entrusted. I remain Sir, Your most obedient servant (Signed) Donald McLean. To:- W. Carrington Esq. etc., etc., etc.,