No. 32.
Mr. James Mackay, Jun., to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works.
Sir,—
Referring to the question of the proposed purchase of the Harataunga or Kennedy Bay Block, Coromandel Peninsula, I have the honer to inform you that in accordance with your request I have communicated with His Honor the Superintendent of Auckland on the subject, and he is willing for the purchase to be made for any sum not exceeding Five thousand pounds: provided that all the flat land, excepting the portion absolutely required for Native residence and cultivation, be purchased at the same time and included with the remainder of the block for that price.
I have, &c.,
James Mackay, Jun.
The Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington.