No. 2.
The Civil Secretary to Mr. Mantell.

Sir,—

In reply to your letter of the 19th ultimo, reporting on the general capabilities of the district on the banks and vicinity of the Waitangi River, I have the honor to request that you will inform the Native chief Te Warekorari that his conduct throughout the whole of the negotiations for the sale of this district has been such as to be highly gratifying to His Excellency the Governor, who trusts that he will continue to set the good example he has hitherto done to the rest of his countrymen; and that, as a proof of His Excellency's approbation, you have been directed to make him a present.

You will therefore have the goodness to procure and present to this chief such articles as in your opinion would be most agreeable to him; and for this purpose you are authorized to incur an expense not exceeding £10 sterling.

His Excellency further approves of the extent of the reserve, viz., 150 acres, recommended by you to be made for Te Warekorari and his family; and you are further directed to carry out your recommendation with as little delay as possible.