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MEMORANDA AND CORRESPONDENCE IN NEW ZEALAND.

H fkom wnojr. DATE. SUBJECT. i BARKACK ACCOMMODATION AND LODGING MONEY. Memorandum by Mr. Stafford. June 25, 1858 Referring to Lord Stanley's Despatch of 12th March, and proposing to refer the question on the subject to the Legislature. 2 Col. Wynyard to Governor Browne. Aug. 23, 1858 Referring to previous Despatches" upon the subject, and informing His Excellency the Imperial Authorities had made no provision for the purpose— en closing Letter to that effect from the Assistant Commissary General to the Major of Brigade. Aug. 23, 1858 Memorandum by Mr. Stafford. Aug. 26, 1858 Stating that the Legislature had passed two voteg, appropriating monies for the purpose, which could be at once available. 3 Col. Wynyard to Governor Browne. Aug. 27, 1858 Observing that the above Memorandum did not notice the question of Lodging Money, and requesting a distinct reply upon that matter. Col. Wynyard to Governor Browne. Aug. 28, 1858 War Office, June 8, 1858 Transmitting a Memorandum, received by the Colonel Commanding Royal Engineers from the War Office, upon the subject. Col. Wynyard to Governor Browne. Sept. 6, 1858 Urging a speedy settlement of the question, previous to the termination of the quarter —under the alternative of being obliged to act according to the terms of Lord Stanley's Despatch. « Memorandum by Mr. Stafford. Sept. 8, 1858 Submitting two schemes to the Imperial Authorities for the adjustment of the question, urging also for consideration the peculiar present circumstances of the Colony. 8 Memorandum by Mr. Stafford. Sept. 10, 1858 BARRACKS AT TARANAKI. Demurring to the justice of charging their coat on the Colony, as they were sent for and erected by the Military Authorities on their own responsibility. 9 Col. Wynyard to ■ Governor Browne. Sept. 11, 1858 Commenting on the above, stating they were ordered by the Officer Administering the Government, .who at the time was Her Majesty's Representative in the Colony. 10 Minute by the Governor. Sept. 13, 1858 Transmitting the above, acknowledging that, pending a reference Home, the Barracks were paid for out of the Military Chest, under a distinct agreement as to the repayment of the money. Memorandum by Mr. Stafford. Sept. 16, 1853 11 Renouncing all claims of a retrospective nature for Barracks; proposing, however, to take the sense of the Legislature upon the question, if the Imperial Authorities so wish it.