"Mr. Commissioner Searancke to the Chief Commissioner.

In accordance with your instructions I have the honor to forward herewith the original deeds and receipts for purchases of Native Lands, and advances made on Native Lands and on the five per cents, due to Natives. * * *

Awahou Block, Fifty pounds (£50) : This is a second payment on this, block was made to the Ngatiapas by desire of Ihakara, and will be deducted from the gross amount agreed upon.