as the most profitable --- the Awakino block which comprises about 10 miles sea frontage appears to be very tika indeed, not so however with the Northern bank of the river Mokau, and the inland district embracing the coal and limestone claimed by the Kuri --- he and Taruni I hear head the opposition which rather puzzles me but more hereafter. Hoping you found Mrs. McLean well on your return I remain, My dear Sir, Faithfully yours H. Halse D. McLean Esq.