No. 30.
W. Gisborne, Esq., to J. W. Hamilton, Esq.
Sir,—
Referring to the letter of the 18th January, in which you suggest that a testimonial from Government should be presented to Mr. Aldred in acknowledgement of the assistance rendered by him as Interpreter in the settlement of the Akaroa and Kaiapoi land question, I am directed to convey to you the necessary authority for obtaining a suitable present for Mr. Aldred, the expense not to exceed page 25Ten pounds, and to request you to inform that gentleman that the Government fully appreciated the valuable services rendered by him on the occasion referred to.
I have, &c.,
W. Gisborne,
Under Secretary.
W. G.
The Collector of Customs,Lyttelton, Canterbury.