No. 12.
W. Rolleston, Esq., to A. Mackay, Esq.
Sir,—
I have the honour by direction of Mr. Richmond, to transmit the enclosed copy of a letter addressed to His Honor the Superintendent of Canterbury, on the subject of an additional piece of land asked for by the Natives at Taumutu, and to request you to take the necessary action in this matter.*
I have, &c.,
W. Rolleston,
Under Secretary.
* The land is in the same position with regard to the title as that situated at Puharakeke-nui.—Alexander Mackay.