An Epitome of Official Documents Relative to Native Affairs and Land Purchases in the North Island of New Zealand
Manganese
Manganese.
We have just discovered a considerable quantity of manganese in the town, close by the Carrington Road. I send a specimen, which you will oblige me by forwarding to the Directors, who may perhaps notify a large Cornish firm,—John Williams, junior, and Brothers, Scorrier House,—of the existence of this valuable article of commerce in New Zealand.
I have, &c.,
J. T. Wicksteed.
Colonel W. Wakefield, &c.