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DESPATCHES EROM THE SECRETARY OE STATE

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No. 22. Copy of a DESBATCH from the Bight Hon. Earl Granville, K.G., to Governor Sir G. E. Bowen, G.C.M.G. (No. 122.) Sir, — Downing Street, sth November, 1869. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No. 111, of the 4th of September, forwarding copies of the Speech Avith which you closed the Session for 1869 of the New Zealand Parliament. I have, &c, Governor Sir G. E. Bowen, G.C.M.G. GRANVILLE.

No. 23. Copy of a DESBATCH from the Bight Hon. Earl Granville, E.G., to Governor Sir G. E. Bowen, G.C.M.G. (No. 123.) Sir, —■ Downing Street, sth November, 1869. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No. 109, of the 28th of August, and to inform you that, in compliance with your request, I have forwarded to the War Office and to the Board of Admiralty respectively, copies of the Votes of Thanks passed by the Legislative Council and by the Assembly of New Zealand to Major General Sir Trevor Chute and to Commodore Lambert and his officers. I have, &c, Governor Sir G. E. Bowen, G.C.M.G. GRANVILLE.

No. 24 V' Copy of a DESPATCH from the Bight Hon. Earl Granville, E.G., to Governor Sir G. E. Bowen, G.C.M.G. (No. 124) Sir, — Downing Street, sth November, 1869. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No. 110, of the 3rd of September, forwarding copies of Acts and other documents relating to the maintenance of an Imperial force in New Zealand, and reporting the appointment of Commissioners to treat with the Imperial Government on this subject, and to make arrangements for organizing a force for service under the the Colonial Government, The decision of Her Majesty's Government respecting the continued employment of Imperial troops in New Zealand has already been communicated to you, and I cannot hold out any expectation that this decision will be recalled. Her Majesty's Government will, however, be very glad if, by the exercise of their influence, or by procuring the most trustworthy advice, they are able to assist the Commissioners in organizing such a force as is requisite for the security of the Colony. I have, &c, Governor Sir G. E. Bowen, G.C.M.G. GRANVILLE.

No. 25. Copy of a DESPATCH from the Right Hon. Earl Granville, E.G., to Governor Sir G. E. Bowen, G.C.M.G. (No. 127.) Sir, — Downing Street, 16th November, 1869. I have received your Despatches Nos. 105 and 106, of the 20th and 21st August, transmitting for distribution various printed papers and pamphlets on subjects connected with New Zealand.