Sir W. Martin to the Hon. the Native Minister.
Sir,—
Auckland, 16th August, 1871.I have the honour to forward by this mail the draft Bill for consolidating the laws relating to the Native reserves, to which I referred in my letter of the 29th July last, and which I respectfully request you to bring under the consideration of the Government.
I have, &c.,
Wm. Martin.
The Hon. the Native Minister.
[Note.—For draft of the Native Land Court Act proposed by Sir William Martin, see Appendix to Journals, 1871, A.-No. 2, p. 9.—Ed.]