By direction of Mr. Fenton I am engaged in collecting information relative to the former history of the native tribes, as far as it can be ascertained from evidence given in the Native Land Courts, with a view to compiling a history of the movements of the various tribes since their arrival in New Zealand.

"To that end I am directed by Mr. Fenton to apply to you for any information you may be in possession of, either in the way of notes made in Court, or otherwise.

"I am just now searching especially for records of the Ngaiterangi tribe.