. Melford Cottage, Napier 10 Jany.60 My dear McLean, After a good deal of work, I found the missing map of the Province it got into the hands of the Superintendent and as he is most anxious to get a copy made of it, perhaps I will not be able to send it by this ''Swan''. If so I will send it on her return addressed to you at Auckland. Lock seems a steady fellow but there has not been in fact anything for him todo. Since the Tikokino work Cooper has not made any workable arrangement with the Natives and he only arrived here from Te Aute this morning altho he arranged to be with Pukititiri natiges on the 26 Decr. The whole survey affair here has reported Tiffin, and Tom is most anxious to put him out, until the ''rumpas'' is over we will not be able to settle down. Nor can any definite arrangement be made about myself so that I remain still on your staff. There is no increase to the family of the Fitzgeralds altho' such an event is daily expected. Major Young has come here to take command by last White Swan. If you come up by her do call and stop for trip at Napier. Your presence is most required and your absence will have to be deplored affairs are not going on either satisfactory or well. Ever believe me my dear McLean, Yours most sincerely, M. Fitzgerald