pending the survey of the Reserve and the adjacent sections which I took the only means in my power to have done by mentioning the dispute in the Pro. Govt. Survey Office and in consequence of which a Surveyor was subsequently sent out. In corroboration of the above statement of the words made use of by me to Rawiri, I beg to call your attention to the evidence given by Anaru te Hoakai in answer to questions put to him at my suggestion by the joint permission of yourself and Mr. Fitzherbert. I heard Mr. Searancke say it is very well that he (Stephens) should occupy the land in the meantime, there is a European who will inquire into and settle it.'' I have the honor to be Sir, Your most obedient servant, William N. Searancke D. C.