only to state that the several measures to which His Excellency directs attention, as alluded to in your communication, respecting the mode of paying the subsequent annual instalments of money to the natives. The specific Reserves to be set apart for them and the future pensioning of deserving Chiefs shall receive my most full and careful consideration. I have the honor to remain, Sir, Your most humble servant (Signed) Donald McLean, Inspector of Police To:- The Honble The Colonial Secretary Wellington.