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the head office at Auckland the very imperfect notice published in the Kahiti of the 18th May, 1876 while the perfectly regular, and properly drawn applications by the Natives for hearing in these blocks, which were forwarded through this office on the Ist June last, have not been published at all. The form therefore in which this matter stands is due to irregular action on the part of the Court, and is an unfortunate position when read by the light of Judge Rogan's advertisement. The Royal Commissioners, J. A. Wilson, Dr. Giles and Major Brown. Land Purchase Commissioner.

No. 3. Memorandum of Certain of Mr. Wilson's Witnesses:— Henare Buru, Tolago ; Henare Potae, Tokomaru; Butene Kuhukuhu, Turanga; Arapeta Bangiuia, Tolago ; Peka Marotiri, Anaura ; Tamakiterangi, Auaura ; Tu Maorirere, Anaura ; Hapurona Konia, Anaura; Paora Parau, Turanga; Dr. Nesbitt, 8.M., Gisborne; Horace Baker, Gisborne; Captain Porter, Gisborne; B. M. Skeet, Gisborne; Leonard Simpson, Gisborne; W. H. Tucker, Gisborne.

No. 4. ' (Treasury Voucher, No. 20,696.) Gisborne, New Zealand. The New Zealand Government (Native Land Purchase Department), De. to Henare Potae. October 27, 1874.—Part purchase money of the Pua-te-Roku Block, Tokomaru West ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... £50 0 0 I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the foregoing account is true and correct in every particular ; that the charge is reasonable; and that the amount herein has been paid to the Native who has signed. J. A. Wilson. Beceived from the Paymaster-General, by cash, this 27th day of October, 1874, by J. A. Wilson, Esq., the sum of £50 sterling, in full payment of the above account. Witness—S. Locke. H. Potae.

No. 5. (Treasury Voucher, No. 20,695.) Gisborne, New Zealand. The New Zealajsd Government (Native Land Purchase Department), Da. to Henahe Potae. October 27, 1874. —Part purchase money of Parariki Block ... ... ... £50 0 0 I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the foregoing account is true and correct in every particular ; that the charge is reasonable ; and that the amount herein has been paid to the Native who has signed. _ _ J. A. Wilson. To be charged to Land Purchase Account, Auckland Province, Parariki Block. Bichard J. Gill, for Under Secretary. Beceived from the Paymaster-General, by cash, this 27th day of October, 1874, by J. A. Wilson, Esq., the sum of £50 sterling, in full payment of the above account. Witness—S. Locke. H. Potae.

No. 6. Mr. J. A. Wilson to Captain Bead. Sib, — Gisborne, Land Purchase Office, 7th July, 1875. With reference to our conversation previous to your recent departure to Napier, and to the conversation I had with yourself and Mr. Locke this morning regarding certain of Mr. Cooper's transactions in land in this district and your interests in the same, I have the honor to ask you to be good enough to state specifically what those interests may be, and on what terms you desire to offer them to the Government. I have, &c, J. A. Wilson, Gr. E. Bead, Esq., Gisborne. • Land Purchase Commissioner. Captain Eead to Mr. J. A. Wilson. Sib,— Gisborne, 12th July, 1875. In reply to your letter of the 7th instant, I beg to inform you that Mr. Cooper is the person who will be able to give you full particulars respecting the land in question, he having negotiated with the Natives for the same. I have, &c, J. A. Wilson, Esq. G. E. Bead.