view taken by you in regard to this particular purchase, His Excellency considers that no reference should be made in the Deed to anything beyond the Two Thousand Five Hundred Pounds, which should be taken to be the consideration paid for the land. At the same time, I am glad to add that the Government will be prepared to receive and consider favourably any recommendation you may make for small annuities to influential Chiefs, as an act of grace and 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