No. 20.
Mr. Commissioner Rogan to the Chief Commissioner.

I have the honor to enclose herewith a deed of sale and conveyance of a block of land, situated in the Kaipara District, containing about Sixteen thousand (16,000) acres for which the sum of £500 was paid to Manukau, Paraone, and others, on the 23rd instant. This land is bounded by the Toka-page 102toka purchase, Matakohe Block, the Manganui river, and Native land. The survey of the land is completed, with the exception of the river traverse, which, however, does not affect the present arrangement, as it is clearly understood that the title to the land is extinguished to the river bouridary. The quality of the land is for the most part rich volcanic soil covered with fern, bush, kauri, and kahikatoa forest; but, owing to its position, it is probable the land will not become available for many years to come.