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No. 20.
The Chief Commissioner to James
Preece, Esq.
Mercury Island—Sum to be paid to Matenga Ngaupara for his Claim.
Native Land Purchase Department,
Auckland,
20th December, 1859.
Sir,—
In reply to your letter of the 29th ultimo, reporting on a communication from Matenga Ngaupara referred to you for that purpose, I have the honor to inform you that the purchase of Matenga's claim on the Mercury Island for the sum of £100, as recommended by you has been authorized, and that Matenga has been referred to you accordingly.
I have, &c.,
Thos. H. Smith,
Assistant Native Secretary,
(for
Chief Commissioner).