No. 6.
The Hon. the Colonial secretary to the Chief protector.
Sir,—
I have had the honour to receive and lay before the Governor your letter of the 13th ultimo, reporting that the Natives at the Thames are in the habit of locating themselves at Cooper's Bay when they visit the town, on allotments already purchased by private individuals, and proposing that Allotment No. 89 in that bay, which has not yet been sold, be reserved for the benefit of the aborigines for the following purposes, namely: First, as a location for them whilst on a visit to the Governor; secondly, as a site for a Native church, schoolhouse, and cemetery; thirdly, as a means of support of a Native school, the funds for which may be realized by leasing the remaining portion of the allotment.
Suggestion approved.
Your proposition having been referred to the Surveyor-General, and his report being favourable, I have to inform you that His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to approve of your suggestion, and that that officer has been instructed on the subject. You will accordingly take early steps to carry into effect His Excellency's wishes on this head, and acquaint the Natives of the place assigned to them.
I have, &c.,
Willoughby Shortland,
Colonial Secretary.