Enclosure 1 in No. 6.
Mr. J. J. Symonds, P.M., to His Honor the Superintendent of the Southern Division.
Sir,—
I have the honor to report to you my arrival here this day from Otago, where I proceeded to superintend and assist the New Zealand Company's Agent in effecting the purchase of land from the aborigines, for the site of the settlement of New Edinburgh.
The marked discourtesy and want of co-operation of Mr. Tuckett, the New Zealand Company's Agent, compelled me to resort to this measure, which I adopted after mature deliberation, considering it impracticable to carry into effect the commands of His Excellency the Governor, which the accompanying correspondence will, I trust, suffice to substantiate.
I have, &c.,
John Jermyn Symonds, P.M.
His Honor the Superintendent,
Southern Division.