No. 12.
Mr. Barstow to the Hon. the Native Minister.

I have the honor of acknowledging receipt of your letter of yesterday's date, accompanied by certain papers concerning the purchase of the Waipoua, Maungauui, and Opouteke Blocks, requesting me to inquire into certain irregularities alleged to have been connected therewith, and, in reply thereto, beg to state that I will investigate the matters referred to, and report as directed.