Operiki can be easily ascertained and adjusted. The desire of the Parikino tribes and of Aouni Wiremu of Putikiwho conjointly with them is a large claimant to dispose of this land arises in a great measure from an apprehension that the disputed claims may be productive of serious differences between them and the Ngatiapa some of whom threaten to abandon the land on which they are residing and take possession of what they consider their rights in the disputed district. On the 20th I arranged with Taipo a Tunuhaere native to assist Mr. Park in pointing out the Tunuhaere reserves and reached Putikiwharanui in the afternoon. I have the honor to remain, Sir, Your most obt. servt., Donald McLean, Inspector of Police. Wanganui, 6th July, 1849. Sir, I have the honor to acquaint you for the information of His Excellency the Lieut. Governor