No. 68.
Mr. Commissioner Searancke to the Hon. the
Colonial Secretary.
Sir,—
I have the honor to inform you that I have agreed to pay to the Native owners of the small islands in the Whangarei river the sum of £20 for their right and title to them, and I have, in accordance with your authority of the 3rd inst., forwarded requisition herewith for that sum.
I have, &c.,
William N. Searancke, District Commissioner.
The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, Auckland.