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land by a chief of Mangaia, in the Cook Islands, I have the honour to inform you that my Ministers see no reason why the gift of a piece of land to Her Majesty by a chief—Daniela Tangitoru, of Mangaia—should not be accepted. I have therefore instructed the British Besident at Barotonga that Her Majesty accepts the gift, and expresses her high appreciation of the loyal spirit which has prompted the donor. I have, &c. The Bight Hon. J. Chamberlain, BANFUBLY. Secretary of State for the Colonies. Approximate Cost of Paper. —Preparation, not given; printing (1,375 copies), £7 Is.

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