natives, under certain restrictions, to sell their own lands. The Inspector is astonished that Mr. Aubry should delay at the Waitara when under special orders to proceed to Auckland with the utmost despatch; and he will assuredly take further notice of this conduct if the greatest exertion is not immediately used by Mr. Aubry to get to Auckland in eight days from the time he received his orders for the journey yesterday morning. The excuse in Mr. Aubry's note just received of being detained by natives cannot be considered; as with, or without, natives, he is to immediately proceed on his journey. Te Henui 11 a.m. Thursday December 16th. 1847. Thursday 21st. December 1847 Dear Capt. King, I send you the map and Deed of the Cattle Station; and you can, if necessary at any time, have reference to my Report to the Colonial Secretary, on the completion of the purchase. Maps of the other Blocks will be placed in your hands for transfer, as soon as possible. Mr. Harris is now working at them, and Carrington is surveying the Reserve in the 12,000 acres. There was an attempt made this forenoon by a Hua native, to rob Dr. Miller's house; and his native woman was violently treated and knocked down on the ground, by the natives, till someone came to the assistance, who kept him in custody till I arrived, when I thought the most summary way of treating the matter might be the safest, and gave the native a good horse-whipping, which will, I hope, prevent not only a repetition of such conduct, but avoid unnecessary litigation, that might be dangerous in its results. I fear that you will suppose I have acted too rashly in this affair; but should you do so, I will give a further explanation of my reasons when I see you. [Signed] D. McL.