instalment of One hundred and thirty, on their fully agreeing to, and confirming on their part, the conditions of the deeds executed by the New Plymouth natives, who received the first instalment, and who fully understand, by a clause inserted in the Deed of October 11th. 1847, of which they have a copy, that the two subsequent instalments for the lands therein described, are to be paid either to the resident or absentee natives, as the Governor - or whoever is appointed by him to make the Payments - may think proper. I may further add that as nearly as I can ascertain, the numbers of the absentee natives (claimants to the Ngamotu purchase) residing in this Province, are 555, 1 490 at Wellington, 55 at Arapaoa, and 10 at Nelson. Of this number, it may be safely calcuated that 200 would shortly return to New Plymouth if their claims are not settled and this would not only prevent their peaceable and progressive improvement, on the lans on which they are now established, but also occasion varuous difficulties at New Plymouth, by their return. Under all the circumstances, I should recommend to your Excellency that these payments should be forthwith made. I have, etc., etc., (Signed) Donald McLean Inspector of Police. To:- His Excellency The Lieut. Governor