first instalment. The other point to the granting annuities - fully coinciding in the view taken by Mr. McLean in regard to this particular purchase. I think no reference should be made in the Document, to anything beyond the £2,500, which should be taken to be the consideration paid for the land; at the same time, the Government will be prepared to receive and consider favourably any recommendations Mr, Mc Lean may make, for small annuities, to influential Chiefs, as an act of grace or favour on the part of the Government to deserving individuals, and with a view to securing the zealous assistance and co-operation of such persons in locating settlers, preserving peace and order among their own people, and generally aiding in carrying out the views and wishes of the Government. I do not think, however, that such annuities should be all decided upon, immediately, or that any of them should commence at once. I shall be glad, however, to receive Mr. Mc Lean's Report and recommendation on this question. Of course no annuities will be promised beyond the lives of the individuals to whom granted. The New Zealand Company's Agent will be prepared to furnish the first instalment whenever required. (Signed) G. Eyre. 24th. April 1849.