the Governor requesting to be at Capt. King's by ten to-morrow; and Mrs. Grey, in answer to a note I had written in the morning to Mrs. King. as to whether the ladies should call on her. Grey stated he would be glad to see them at Mrs. Bolland's by between 1 and 2 in the afternoon. Note to Mr. Brown respecting his letters - Dear Brown, As I have not officially acknowledged either of your letters, and both of then being on the same subject, it is immaterial to me which of them you would wish to lay before His Excellency; only that the original is copied for presentation at 10 to-morrow; but by furnishing me the original of the copy, the latter may be handed to the Governor. Yours truly (Signed) Don. McLean. Monday night. Tuesday, 29th. February 1848 My dear Sir, The Governor leaves to-day, and all my business with him is to commence at 10. I spent a very pleasant evening with him and Mrs. Grey, at Capt. King's, on Sunday the day they arrived. My official correspondence I shall send on through you by the next mail as usual, without pestering the Governor too much in the short time he is to stay. I send for your acceptance. care of Mr. Rough, a small bag for presentation to any of your friends at Home. It was made by a Miss King at Wanganui, but native stitch and material. Under the same cover there are two sovereigns, which I owe you, balance of former account of £1.8/-, and commission 10/6. Having a crowd of natives round me anxious to see the Governor, I must conclude, and believe me to remain Yours with esteem (Signed) Donald McLean