Mr. Commissioner Searancke to the Hon. the Colonial Secretary.

I have the honor to enclose herewith a letter from His Honor the Superintendent of Auckland. In accordance with his wish I have surveyed the best line of road from Whangarei to the Otaika River, and have also arranged with the Natives about the price per acre to be paid (viz., 10s.), and also obtained a small piece of land at site of bridge.

I now request that you will approve of this purchase, for which I beg to enclose requisition for the sum of £20.