he evinced since I arrived here, to enquire if I would again show him the map, and have a talk about Waitara, He said the proposals of the Government, to which he attentively listened, were very good; but that he would have a difficulty in acceding to them at once, as all the natives who came with him from Arapaoa and other places, would accuse him of being unfaithful, and betraying their interests, from his having promised to place them in possession of lands on the South banks of the river; and as those of his own tribe who had no lands on the North banks would not readily agree to take up their abode there, being averse to occupying the lands of other natives, and strongly attached to the patches originally possessed by them. He would, however, use all his endeavours after he arrived at Waitara, to influence the natives to sell the South banks of the river, and requested no purchases should be made from the natives till they were all unanimous, as it would lead to various disputes. I have the honour to remain Sir, Your Excellency's most obedient servant (Signed) Donald McLean. Inspector of Police. To:- His Excellency The Lieut. Governor. etc., etc., etc., Wellington.