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Schedule— continued.

■3.S Date. From. To. Subject. July 5, 1871 Mr. Halcombe Hon. the Minister for Public Works Submitting general remarks on Scandinavian immigration and settlement. Forwards written expression of the immigrants' satisfaction with the treatment they have met with. Acknowledging receipt of Reports (Nos. 23 and 24) expressing satisfaction of the Government at the energy and perseverance shown in the location of the immigrants, to which qualities the probable success of the settlement is in a great measure attributable, and stating that, for the further reasons mentioned, £100 have been directed to be placed at his disposal. July 22, 1871 Mr. Knowles Mr. Halcombe of sections reset Manawatu ... 'ed for location of Scai idinayian immigrants, \ ler " Celoeno" and " England," at Palmerston, ... page 23.