The Chief Commissioner to Mr. Preece.

A Memorandum has been placed in my hands, by Mr. Heaphy, having reference to certain blocks of land which the Natives expect to receive payment for from the Government; a copy whereof is herewith enclosed, as I deem it highly important that you should be put in possession of any information of that kind which is received at this office, in order that you may be able to report upon the nature of these claims for the information of the Government.