New Plymouth September 27th. 1851. Dear Sir, I received on Saturday night last your letter of the 8th. inst. and a parcel containing notes, most of which I had the pleasure of delivering on the following day. Te Rangi Matotoru's letter, sent by last mail, will explain in great measure the state of the question of exchanging the Reserve on Mr. Richardson's estate - in addition Honi Ropiha tells me that Matene is concerned and through him (by some unknown process) Henere te Ware, Manihera and others have an interest in the property, all of whom must be consenting parties before the exchange can be effected - so far so well, but I believe there is a little more involved in this question not yet openly expressed and it is this; - a desire on the part of Te Ware, Manihera and others to get possession of or a second payment for the European lands north of Waiwakaiho - hence the encroachment on S.E. boundary affecting Mr. Smart's farm and reluctance to part