existed in the way of acquiring the immediate cession of that district from the natives, - not the least of which was. that in the event of steps being taken with regard to any of the Squatters located there, with sheep or cattle, no place has been acquired, to which such parties could remove, as it is only recently (comparatively speaking), that the Whanganui and Rangitikei districts have been obtained; nor yet have the New Zealand Company sufficiently completed their arrangements with regard to their original purchasers, who may have land to select in those districts, to admit of their letting out the residue to Squatters, who might be disposed to remove thither. (Signed) G. Eyre. 21st. September 1849. This letter and the accompanying documents should be got ready as soon as practicable, and be directed to Mr. McLean, care of Mr. Duncan, Manawatu; as I imagine Mr. McLean, if not already there, is on his way to that place. When the letters are ready, they should be sent to the Sub-Inspector of Police, with a request that he will send them by the earliest opportunity by a Policeman. (Signed) G. Eyre.