Letter from I.E. Featherston to Donald McLean Esq. dated 20th. April 1859 Wellington 20th. April 1859 My dear McLean, The bearer, Joseph Hodder, bought some 60 acres of land in ''Featherston'', about 18 The natives have taken possession of it, and are cutting down the bush, though declares they have not a shadow of a claim, and has done his utmost to induce them to desist. They, however, pay no heed to him; and Hodder has again come in seeking