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Mr, G. T. Wilkinson to the Undeb-Seceetaey, Native Department. (Telegram.) Alexandra, 4th April, 1884. Be land for Te Kooti, I posted to you yesterday a further report, enclosing tracing showing the survey of the block and position of dividing-line, and showing the amount and position of dry land in each portion. I have not seen Mr. Kay since, about reducing the price. Do you wish me to do so at once, or will you wait until you see the tracing ? G. T. Wilkinson, The Under-Secretary, Native Department, Wellington. Government Native Agent.

The Undee-Seceetaby, Native Department, to Mr. G. T. Wilkinson. (Telegram.) Government Buildings, 4th April, 1884. Please see Mr. Kay at once. The price, which Mr. Bryce considers too high, considering the character of the land, is the important point upon which information is required. T. W. Lewis, G. T. Wilkinson, Esq., Alexandra. Under-Secretary.

Mr. G. T. Wilkinson to the Undee-Secbetaby, Native Department. (Telegram.) Kihikihi, sth April, 1884. Have been to Orakau and seen Mr. Kay. He says that, as the resurvey shows the block to contain nearly 280 instead of 261 acres, he is willing to sell the whole for £600. Am now returning to Alexandra. G. T. Wilkinson, The Under-Secretary, Native Department, Wellington. Government Native Agent.

Mr. G. T. Wilkinson to the Undeb-Seceetaey, Native Department. (Telegram.) Alexandra, 9th April, 1884. Te Kooti has sent me a letter, dated 7th instant, from Mercer, asking me to meet him at Orakau to-morrow, 10th instant. As I presume it is about Ngamoko Block he wants to see me, had I not better wait until I get definite instructions from you about it before going to see him. If he wants to see me about anything else he can easily ride or send over here. Shall I wire him saying that I will see or communicate with him after I get instructions from you ? G. T. Wilkinson, The Under-Secretary, Native Department, Wellington. Government Native Agent.

The Undeb-Secbetaey, Native Department, to Mr. G. T. Wilkinson. (Telegram.) Government Buildings, 9th April, 1884. Am sending you instructions respecting land, but there is no reason why you should put yourself out of the w r ay to see Te Kooti. T. W. Lewis, G. T. Wilkinson, Esq., Alexandra. Under-Secretary.

Mr. G. T. Wilkinson to the Undee-Secbetaby, Native Department. Sib, — Native Office, Alexandra, 2nd April, 1884. I have the honour to forward herewith a tracing, with memorandum attached, by Assistant-Surveyor-General, showing the resurvey of the Ngamoko No. 2 Block, a portion of which is proposed to be given to Te Kooti and his people, and also showing a line which has been cut subdividing the block into two parts, each of which contains a fair proportion of dry land. Will you please inform me whether the purchase of this block from Mr. Kay is to be concluded, and, if so, give me the necessary instructions concerning it, and also, in the event of the purchase being completed, inform me which piece I am to offer to Te Kooti, or whether he is to be allowed to take his choice. The piece that I should think would be most suitable for him and his people is the portion containing 155 acres, out of which 26 acres is dry land. It is, however, farthest away from Orakau and the Government road, which may perhaps cause him to prefer the other piece, which contains a little less dry land. Unless, however, there is any reason to the contrary, I would, suggest that (if the purchase is concluded) I go on the ground with him, and after showing him, with the aid of the tracing (which please return), the position and quantity of dry land in each piece, that he then be allowed to take his choice. I have, &c, G. T. Wilkinson, The Under-Secretary, Native Department, Wellington. Government Native Agent.

Mr. S. P. Smith to Mr. G. T. Wilkinson. District Survey Office, Auckland, 26th March, 1884. Memorandum re Ngamoho No. 2. I enclose herewith a tracing showing the division as made in the above block as arranged between you and Mr. McKellar. You can now, if required, get a conveyance for any part shown. I see that the total area of the block is considerably more than the original plan shows (about twenty acres). I suppose you will secure the road by conveyance, but at the same time it should be known that that there is a right of road through the block, which will not expire till 31st March, 1885. In any