Letter from Donald McLean, to the Honble, the Colonial Secretary dated 9th. November 1849. Relating to his being employed on the Wairarapa purchase. Taranaki 9th. November 1849 Sir, In acknowledging the receipt on the 5th. instant, of your despatch of the 2nd, ultimo, I have the honor to state that the several letters and instructions therein, alluded to in reference to my being employed on the Wairarapa purchase, have not yet come to hand. This, however, is accounted for, in your subsequent despatch of the 22nd, ultimo, which states that these letters are awaiting me at Mr. Duncan's, on the Manawatu. The first intimation I received