No. 37.
The Hon. the Colonial Secretary to the Chief Commissioner.

With reference to your letter of the 7th inst., in reply to mine of the 3rd inst., on the subject of the form of deeds used in the purchase of native lands, I am directed by. His Excellency, the Officer Administering the Government, to observe that, although it is desirable that purchases of such lands be made absolutely and for a final sum, there is no reason why the sum fixed upon should not be paid by instalments.

I am directed to add that no particular form of deed is necessary, except that the conveyance be made to Her Majesty Queen Victoria, her Heirs and Successors.