No. 27.
Mr. Commissioner Rogan to the Chief Commissioner.

I have the honor to forward herewith a deed of conveyance for a block of land, situated on Kaukapakapa river, in the Kaipara District, containing Five thousand two hundred and twenty-three acres (5,223), for which Three hundred pounds (£300) was paid to the Native claimants on the 24th instant.

The description of boundaries for proclamation in the New Zealand Gazette is also enclosed. It may be stated that the Natives, intend making a formal application to His Excellancy the Governor to grant them permission to cut down two trees situated within this purchase, which the Natives assert have been marked by them for along period past for the purpose of making canoes.