Mr. Commissioner Kemp to the 'Chief'Commissioner

With reference to the accompanying letter, the, District Commissioner, begs to state that the Block of land known as Hikurangi has been surveyed and, contains (4705 acres) four thousand seven hundred and five acres. It joins the Government Block at Oruru, and is in other Respects a desirable purchase. The sum named by Mr. White, viz., (£250) Two hundred and fifty pounds, and (£10) Ten pounds for contingent expenses, is respecfully submitted for approval, and that the amount should be forwarded by vessel by the first convenient opportunity to Mr. White's care.