Taranaki New Plymouth. 14th. June 1847. Mr. Newel, Sir, By the Master of the "Catherine Johnson", Mr. Peter Marks, I forward you, according to promise, a sum of Seven Pounds stg. (£7); the receipt of which you will please acknowledge; and I shall take an early opportunity of sending you the balance, (as it is rather a risk sending too much by small coasting vessels, particularly at this dangerous season of the year. However, I have chances this much; as I was afraid you were in need of the money. I shall be glad to hear from you by the bearer, and know how you are getting on at Auckland. Will you tell Rooney to let me know the price of the boots, and send me round a pair of good calf or kangaroo skin shoes. How is Mr. Kennedy? The Gordons still up the Thames? I remain. Sir, Your obedient servant, (signed) Donald McLean. To:- Mr. Benjamin Newel. Auckland.