Enclosure.

I have the honor to inform you that I Have this day agreed with the Native owners relative to the price of the Hikurangi Block, the survey of which I'forwarded some days since.

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They have consented to take Two. Hundred and fifty pounds (£250) for the Block. The expenses, -for entertainment of Natives and 'travelling expenses will not exceed Ten pounds (£10). I would urge that the money be paid as soon as possible, the Natives being very sickly, and the money would be the means of providing them with food of a nourishing nature, of which they stand much in need.

Mr. Kemp being perhaps in Auckland will facilitate the arrangements relative to the purchases of this Block