No. 12.
The Private Secretary to J. W. Hamilton, Esq.

Sir,—

As it appears from a communication lately received by the Governor from the Superintendent of Canterbury that a final arrangement might be made for the purchase of the land from the Natives still unalienated at Akaroa, and also for the settlement of an old claim at Kaiapoi, His Excellency has directed me to request that you will be good enough to undertake the management of these matters.

His Honor the Superintendent of Canterbury has undertaken, on the part of the Provincial page 13Government, to defray the cost of their settlement, and the compensation which will be allowed to you for your trouble will be left to the decision of the Colonial Secretary.

Full instructions for your guidance, and all the necessary information will be furnished to you by this mail by Mr. Commissioner McLean.