Copy of letter from Mr. James Mackay, Junr., to the Native Secretary, Auckland.
Sir,—
Referring to your request that I should report on the present condition and prospects of the Natives residing in the Middle Island of New Zealand, I have now the honour to enclose herewith a report on that subject, in which I have endeavoured to show, as nearly as possible, the actual position of affairs, and the real feelings of the Natives towards the Governmnt. In ordeer to do so distinctly, I have placed the matter contained in it under five heads, viz:—
1. | Population. Location of tribes. |
2. | General condition of Natives. |
3. | Native King movement, and the war. |
4. | Native Assessors, and Native Runangas. |
5. | Native reserves, and the individualization of Native title. |
Hoping the information thus conveyed may not be without value, as showing the state of Natives when closely intermixed with a European population.
I have, &c.,
James Mackay, Junr., Assistant Native Secretary.
The Native Secretary, Auckland.