"Empire Hotel" Wellington April 16 /72 My dear Sir, In obedience to request of Superintendent backed by permission of Mr.Gisborne I came down from "Wanganui" per steamer to confer with Superintendent re his Plans for acquisition of Provincial territory, reaching here at 2 a.m. on Saturday morning - On Monday I had interview with his Honor and the Prov.Sec. The result of which you may gather from their giving me written Authority to lease all or any portion of Lands owned by natives comprised within the confiscated area contained in the Province of Wellington - at the rate of 1/- per acre for 21 years - Tomorrow I submit their plans