No. 13.
The Hon. the Colonial Secretary to the Chief Commissioner.

In reference to the letter of Mr. District Commissioner Johnson, dated 18th December last, to you, and forwarded here on the 22nd ultimo, reporting the total extinguishment of the Native Title to the old land claim at Kaipara (No. 182) of Mr. O'Brien, for One hundred and seventy pounds (£170), I am directed by His Excellency, the Officer Administering the Government, to sanction the expenditure of this sum for the purpose specified.

I am also directed to acknowledge the receipt of the deed of sale of the land, which deed appears to be sufficient.