The Hon. the Colonial Secretary to the Chief Protector.
Auckland, 27th May, 1842.
Sir,—
With reference to your letter of the 24th instant, reporting the arrival of the native chief Tihi, with his party, for the purpose of settling the balance of two hundred pounds and four horses, due from Her Majesty's Government for the purchase of land at Pukaki on the east side of' the Manukau, I have the honor to inform you that His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to sanction the same, and the necessary instructions have accordingly been issued for carrying it into effect.
I have, &c.,
Willoughby Shortland.
The Chief Protector of Aborignes.