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Official Documents in Reference to Native Reserves.
No.
1.
The Chief Protector to the Hon. the Colonial
Secretary.
Native Encampment at Mataharehare (St. George's Bay).
Protector's Office, Auckland,
27th July, 1841.
Sir,—
The Thames Natives on visiting Auckland have universally taken up their abode on the west side of Mr. Cooper's allotment. I have invariably pointed out the east side of Mechanics' Bay as the place proposed by His Excellency the Governor as a reserve for them. They decidedly object to the situation, and have begged permission to encamp near my residence. I have the honour to request that this information be laid before His Excellency, for an approval of the desired change.
I have, &c.,
George Clarke,
Protector of
Aborigines.