New Plymouth July 31st. 1851. Dear Maclean, I received yours of the 14th. July, by the overland mail; and was glad to find by an Official letter I received at the same time from Cooper, a proposition from the Governor to the settlers, to reduce the town, and to introduce Pensioners. I have no doubt but all parties will readily acquiese in this arrangement, more especially if men of good character are selected. I feel satisfied myself that the arrangements will tend materially to the benefit of the place; although I fear that owing to many of the absentee proprietors not being represented here, some delay may take place