No. 11.
Mr. Mantell to the Hon. the Colonial Secretary.
Sir,—
Profiting by a vessel bound to Wellington from Port Cooper, I do myself the honor of reporting to you that my negotiations here are at length proceeding satisfactorily, the survey of the Native Reserves at this place being now in progress. When I shall have completed my arrangements here, but two districts (Akaroa and Wairewa) will remain for consideration.
I would, in conclusion, beg that the additional funds requested in my letters of the 11th ultimo be remitted to me at your earliest convenience. Some small increase of the sum then requested may eventually be requisite, in which case I shall do myself the honor of forwarding a requisition from Akaroa.
I have, &c.,
Walter Mantell.