you give way to Tirarau's demands. The survey of the large B. is being proceeded with but will take a considerable time longer than was anticipated owing to the difficulty of carrying supplies so far inland for the Survey labourers --- Each party is allowed a certain number of men (4) --- others should be employed to carry provisions which would expedite the work very much, but with this I have nothing to do. I received a note from Mr. McCabe who is employed on the Manganui R. he says that the creeks are becoming so swollen from the late rain that it is likely the work will have to be abandoned for the winter. I am now about to visit Paikea's Settt. and shall follow up Mr. Buchanan who is employed on the Southern boundary of the large B. and I hope to receive a letter from you by the Messenger who carried a package to you some time ago --- If the survey can be completed and you can arrange to harmonise the two parties by dividing the money for Tangihua between them in some way, we shall I think, succeed in purchasing the whole country from the Natives as far as Hokianga --- Mr. Fenton is still engaged on the survey of Manukaus land for which £30 was paid by you. It will not be completed for some time yet as the Manganui extends inland much farther than was supposed. In the event of the survey of the large block being abandoned for the winter season I shall run into Auckland for the