New Plymouth June 18th - 1846 My dear Sir, I beg to forward for your perusal the accompanying document, which is the copy of a letter forwarded to Governor Grey; from this place, on the 29th of April. With respect to the number of signatures attached to it, I have merely to say, that they are as many as there was time and convenience to procure. Otherwise I can assure you there is not a gentleman in this settlement who would not have subscribed his name with the same cordiality and readiness as was manifested by those whose names appear. You will therefore I believe do right to consider it as but a private expression of general feeling. I would have sent you the foregoing at an earlier period, had not your hasty departure for Wanganui prevented my doing so. Hoping that you will receive this as a sufficient excuse for my delay. I beg to remain, My dear sir, Yours truly (Signed) W. Hanson Turton Mission House To Donald McLean Esq., New Plymouth.