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PAPERS RELATIVE TO THE SURVEY OF

Precis of Papers— continued. Date. Nature of Paper. Writer. To Whom Addressed. Subject. 1867. Sept. 4 Memorandum Commissioner of Crown Lands Charge of £283 5s. was for surveys not done by General Government Surveyor, or done incorrectly. Charge of £295 should not be borne by the Province, because triangulation "was over Native lands. Charge of £272 is made for same reason as that for surveying Native reserves. The Province derives no benefit from the plans that were copied. Seven hundred and fifty-two pounds was asked for yearly expenses, not knowing that the General Government contemplated employing a staff of surveyors. Thinks the Province could do it more economically. Government had found it necessary to make provision for testing surveys under Native Lands Act. Mr. lleale had been appointed Inspector of Surveys. General triangulatiou had been found necessary. Asks that Chief Surveyor may be instructed to correspond direct with Inspector, and facilitate the performance of his duties. Thinks that Chief Surveyor cannot be placed under the control of Mr. Heale without interfering with his other duties and entailing heavy expense on the Province. Asks how far Mr. Jackson can co-operate with Mr. Heale without interfering with his other duties, and what will be the extra cost of such special services. Circular (of 16th October) does not define the duties expected. Should General Government defray the cost of triangulation and afford his office assistance, it would cost Provincial Government about £125 per annum. Would undertake the work if only subject to such control from Inspector as would ensure accuracy. Explains that he claimed £778 19s. 8d. instead of £850 19s. 8d. because he deducted the cost of cutting N.W. boundary of Eangitikei Block. Thinks however that the Province should only be charged with half of this. General Government is prepared to contribute £G2 13s. 4d. per month on conditions : — 1st. One surveyor and party to be continually employed in extending triangulation over Native lands. 2nd. The Provincial Chief Surveyor to be DeputyInspector. 3rd. To furnish to Secretary for Crown Lands " a working copy on mounted paper" of existing triangulation, and to post additions thereon from time to time. 4th. To keep duplicate sets of record maps, one for Secretary of Crown Lands, and one for Provincial use. Arrangement to take effect from 1st of March next. Has not retained copies of Minutes. Thinks there was a charge made of about £850 for " year ending 18GG-7." The only expense during " tho present financial year" will be for copying, " which may amount to £200." The sum (£752) named by the Native Minister is sufficient for the present. Eemarks on conditions No. 1.—Did not intend that one surveyor and party should be exclusively employed, as this alone could cost £700. No. 2.—Duty proposed was contemplated by him. No. 3. —Will furnish copy of triangulation to Secretary for Crown Lands, but cannot certify to it till work is completed. No. 4.—Copies of plans are retained, but to furnish duplicates would cost £200 additional. Returns correspondence, with copy of Mr. Jackson's, in reference to letter of 21st February, and expresses hope that appropriation will be made for the service. Requests special attention to Mr. Fitzhcrbert's letter of 23rd May, covering memorandum from Mr. Fitzherbert (sic). Believes that the Commissioner regarded the terms as fair and reasonable, and also believes them to be similar to the arrangements with Hawkc's Bay. The conditions of the letter of 21st February will necessitate a larger cost than whs contemplated, for which it is hoped the Government will provide. Desires Under Secretary to ascertain whether anything has been paid in terms of letter of 21st February. Thinks that letter was written after an interview with Mr. Jackson at the Land Office, "at any rate, the substance of the letter was agreed to by him as sufficient payment." Asking for copy of correspondence. H. Jackson Oct. 16 Circular Colonial Secretary Superintendent... Minute Superintendent ... Commissioner of Crown Lands Nov. 18 Nov. 22 Minute Commissioner of Crown Lands H. Jackson Nov. 23 Memorandum H. Jackson Commissioner of Crown Lands 1868. Jan. 13 Minute Superintendent... Letter Native Minister Superintendent ... Feb. 21 Feb. 29 Letter II. Jackson J. J. Holdsworth, Deputy Commissioner of Crown Lands Sept. 10 Letter Superintendent... Native Minister -Oct. 7 Minute Native Minister Under Secretary Native Department Letter Provincial Secretary Native Minister j 17