will meet your favourable consideration. Also allow me to add that I do not wish to interfere in any way with Mr. Wilson's district other than within the boundaries in which my connexion is so peculiar. I have to suggest that Govt. shall authorize me to acquire lands for them in the Ngatiporou district viz. from Te Mawhai to Whangaparaoa "Cape Runaway". I could either be allowed an increase of salary or a commission on lands approved of by Govt. I am certain I could acquire much land agreable to the tribe, whereas it is almost certain Mr. Wilson will get none without causing trouble and probably bringing on factious opposition.