the land, as it stood originally; and it is in most cases impossible to survey the different allotments so as to make them come to certain Maori landmarks. I hinted to them at the same time that should they continue to interrupt me in the survey as they had done hitherto, it is most probable you will send me instructions to proceed to some other districts. I am, my dear Sir, Yours, etc., etc., etc., (Signed) J. Rogan. P.S. I shall write to you more fully on the Ngatiama question when I receive letters from Waitara To:- Donald McLean