legitimate right. The largest claimant in that direction is an old Chief of the Ngatiapa, named Hori te Rangiai, who promises to settle and keep possession for the Europeans, of the interior land, disposed of by him to the Government. The inland boundary of that part of the purchase, situated on the North bank of the Wangaehu, was visited by Mr. Park and myself, and the direction of the boundary on to the Wanganui block, pointed out to us by the natives. In conclusion, therefore, I have to observe, that in pursuance of the directions conveyed in your letter of the 10th. ult. I will take the earliest opportunity at my disposal to have an interior boundary line between the Rangitikei and Turakina rivers, accurately laid down and decided. I have the honour to remain Sir, Your most obedient servant (Signed) Donald McLean Inspector of Police. To:- The Honourable The Colonial Secretary Wellington. Mr. Domett, Inform Mr. Fox of this reply, and that the terms of the instructions quoted by Mr. McLean, were directed by the Governor-in-Chief, who considered it very desirable to extinguish the whole of the rights of the Ngatiapa tribe inland, - without defining their extent at first; and to determine which, might have raised disputes, and prevent the acquisition of the district for a lengthened period. I do not imagine much difficulty will exist in completing the boundary lines as suggested by Mr. McLean, in that manner. (Signed) G. Eyre.