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ABSTRACT OF DEEDS OF PURCHASE IN THE SOUTHERN ISLAND, ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND THE NATIVES, FROM 1ST JANUARY, 1844, TO 31ST DECEMBER, 1867.

(Partial Return to an Order of the House of Representatives, of Gth November, 1871.) " That there be laid on the Table, and printed in the Appendix to the Journals, Copies of all Deeds of Cession or Purchases of Native Lands in the Middle or Southern Islands, and of all Signatures, Maps, and Plans appended thereto, together with certified Interpretations thereof." (Mr. Taiaroa.)

WELLINGTON.

1871.