Wednesday night, September 1st. 1847. My dear Sir, The signing of the Deed was finished late this evening; after which the natives had some flour and sugar, and the cask of tobacco they requested. The price of it is about £25; which sum is due to Mr. Brown; and you will perhaps have the kindness to include that amount in the money you bring in for the natives in the morning. Several of the houses at Omata have been burnt down by a native named Tamihana, who is whaling for Mr. Brown. After you left, I've had a settling down from Pape and some of the Taranaki natives, respecting the land he has been advancing a claim to at Ngamotu; but both he and William Kamaho fully acknowledge the right of the Taranaki people to dispose of the land as shewn, and described to them on the plan of the block. I have all the men in Barracks; and shall sleep here also in case the Puketapus pay us a sly visit during the night. I remain Yours very truly (Signed) Donald McLean. To:- Capt. H. King R.N. Brooklands.