The Club, Auckland Monday morning 6 Oct. 1873 My dear Sir, I came in on Saturday night for some notices for the Kaipara Court, and am off again this morning. I have nothing whatever to communicate and am writing merely to let you know that I am on the Mata mata o te whenua still - I congratulate you very much on the Progrogmation of Parliament and the ability you have sustained in the duties devolving upon you as Minister - You are talked of here as quite an orator. I am anxious to hear from you as to the P. Bay Commission - When will it sit again. I hear Fenton is likely to send me to Opotiki - The Natives want me at Ohinemutu you want me at P. B. and Waikanae, and I want to be at home if possible - so it will be a difficult matter to supply all these wants - Hoping you are in your usual good health and spirits and that the wool crop will turn out well for you I am, Yours sincerely, J.Rogan The Honorable D. McLean Govt.Buildings Wellington