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of computation of areas and subdivisions for hapus. As far as I have been able, I have felt my way towards the performance of the work north of New Plymouth. I have a survey party engaged on the external boundaries of the Ngatirahiri Block, a very large and important one ; and I have made some progress towards ascertaining rights of ownership and questions of subdivision. But till the surveys are further advanced it is impossible to do anything towards allocating a large quantity of individualized compensation scrip, which will have to be done, and which, having been suspended for many years, it is very important should be done as soon as possible. Which is with great respect submitted to your Excellency. William Fox, West Coast Commissioner. West Coast Commission Office, New Plymouth, 2nd June, 1882.

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