No. 33.
His Honor the Superintendent, Auckland, to the
Hon. the Colonial Secretary.
Sir,—
I have the honor to acknowledge receipt this day of your's of 24th instant, requesting the expression of my views on the enclosed copy of letter from Mr. Mackay as to land purchase at Harataunga. My views are correctly stated by Mr. Mackay in his letter.
I have, &c.,
Thomas B. Gillies,
Superintendent, Auckland.