Mokau 2nd. January 1854. My dear Sir, I paid the £500 yesterday for land at Awakino, and am going to-morrow up the river to survey another Block, which I hope will be less mountainous than the one just purchased. Indeed, I have nearly broken my neck upon these terrible mountains lately. I sent you a number of native letters, all of which are opposed to the large package you sent me some time since; and it is a matter of regret that I cannot bring the matter to a successful issue. I have done everything in the matter that is advisable for the present. You will please excuse my not finishing the translations, as it would be totally out of my power to accomplish them by this mail. It is now one of the morning, and I'm writing by the light of a wretched dip in Henry's school-room, quite fatigued from the effects of natives' importunities. I expect to be in New Plymouth in a fort- night's time, and shall wait your directions if I cannot obtain labour there to finish the Hua survey. In haste, I remain, my dear Sir, faithfully yours (Signed) J. Rogan To:- Donald McLean. Letter from J. Rogan, to DonaldMcLean