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amount at the debit of the Province on the above date. In reply I have to transmit to you herewith the requisite return. I have, &c., John B. Nicholson, The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, Wellington. Provincial Secretary.

Enclosure in No. 4. Eetuen showing Amount of Overdbaets by the Peovince of Auckland, from 3rd Sept., 1869, to 30th .Tune, 1870, and the total amount at the debit of the Province on 30th June, 1870. From the sth to the 18th October, 1869, the Provincial Account with the Bank of Now Zealand was overdrawn £4,500. Previous to or subsequent to that date the account does not appear to have been overdrawn. On 30th June, 1870, no overdraft. E. B. Lusir, Provincial Treasury, Auckland, 18th July, 1870. Provincial Accountant.

No. 5. Mr. C. Hoos to the Hon. W. Gisboene. Sic, — County Chairman's Office, Hokitika, 25th July, 1870. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 372, of 6th July, 1870, enclosing an Order of the House of Eepresentatives for a return of Provincial and County overdrafts. In reply I have the honor to inform you that tho overdraft at the Bank of New Zealand on the 31st December, 1869, was £5,329 ; deficiency bills, £5,000; and outstanding accounts unpaid, £3,000 ; making a total of £13,329. On the 30th June, 1870, the overdraft amounted to £5,952 4s. lOd. ; and the outstanding accounts unpaid, £3,019 35.; showing a decrease in the liability of £4,357 12s. 2d., as the deficiency bills have been liquidated during the past six months. The overdraft varies, but it is on no account to exceed £5,000. I have also the honor to forward herewith an extract from the West Coast Times, containing a statement made by me in the County Council, showing the financial position of the County, which will perhaps give you more information on the subject. I have, &c, C. Hoos, The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, Wellington. Chairman of the County Council.

No. 6. His Honor A. P. Seymour to tho Hon. W. Gisboene. Sic,— Wellington, 26th July, 1870. I have the honor to inform you that the Province of Marlborough lias contracted no overdraft under the provisions of "The Provincial Audit Act Amendment Act, 1869." I have, <&c, A. P. Seymour, The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, Wellington. Superintendent.

No. 7. His Honor J. D. Ormond to the Hon. W. Gisboee. Sic, — Superintendent's Office, Napier, 15th August, IS7O. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your circular of the 6th July, enclosing copy of an Order of the House of Eepresentatives, No. 19-70, calling for a return of Provincial and County overdrafts, and in reply beg to enclose a return from the Provincial Treasury. There has been no overdraft in the Province of Hawke's Bay during the period from 3rd September, 1869, to 50th June, 1870. I have, &c, J. D. Oemond, The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, Wellington. Superintendent.

Enclosure in No. 7. Return showing the Amount of Overdraft by the Pbotince of Hawke's Bay, from the Bank or any other Person, during the period from 3rd September, 1869, to the 30th Juno, 1870. Nil. J. T. Tylee Provincial Treasury, Napier, 14th July, 1870. (for Provincial Treasurer).