No. 44.
The Resident Magistrate, Waiuku, to the Native Secretary.
Sir,—
On the 25th instant Rata Patiti came and stated to me that the Government, having satisfied his claim on the new township (which was recently surveyed on the Waikato, at Mauku), by giving him Fifty pounds sterling, he would now leave the land unless the Government requests him to remain until it is taken possession of by Europeans; for, if unoccupied, other Maoris will come and make further claims.
I have, &c.,
James Speedy,
Resident Magistrate.
I approve.
D. Pollen.
15th August, 1862.