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No. 4. The Earl of Cabnaevon to the Marquis of Nobmanbt. Mt Loed, — Downing Street, 16th February, 1875. I have received Sir James Fergusson's despatch No. 85, of the 17th November, submitting objections to the proposed withdrawal from circulation of the old British copper coin. 2. You will have already learned from my circular despatch of the sth of December, that the period within which this coin will be received by the authorities of the Mint at its nominal value has has been extended to the 30th June, 1876, which will allow a sufficient time for procuring an additional supply of bronze coins before calling in the old copper coin. 3. I would, however, remind your Government that if they are satisfied that, on account of the trouble, incidental cost, or any other local reason, it is advisable to leave this coin in circulation, there will be no objection on the part of Her Majesty's Government to such a course ; but that if the withdrawal of it be postponed beyond the later date fixed by the Treasury, the full nominal value of the coin cannot be obtained. 4. If, therefore, your Government desire to avail themselves of the Treasury proposal, they should proceed in the manner which has already been indicated in my circulars of the 27th April and Sth December, issuing a Proclamation decrying the coin in question, and procuring a sufficient supply of bronze coin to replace the copper which is to be decried. 5. I have furnished Dr. Featherston with copies of the circulars and the correspondence on this subject, in order that he may, if he should deem it desirable, take advantage of the presence in this country of Mr. Vogel, and despatch at once the amount of bronze coinage which may appear to be necessary. 6. I am not aware whether your Ministers will desire to take advantage of this opportunity to withdraw the tokens now in circulation in the colony, but they are no doubt fully aware that the Mint will only be authorized to receive at its nominal value the British copper now decried in this country. I have, &c., Governor the Most Hon. the Marquis of Normanby, K.C.M.G. Cabnaevon.

. No. 5. Mr. Heebebt to the Agent-Genebal. Sib, — Downing Street, 16th February, 1875. I am directed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to transmit to you copies of a correspondence which has passed between this Office and the Government of New Zealand respecting the withdrawal of old British copper coin from circulation. I am, &c, Dr. Featherston, Agent-General for New Zealand. Eobeet G. W. Heebebt.

No. 6. The Hon. Sir J. Vogel to the Hon. Dr. Pollen. 7, Westminster Chambers, Victoria Street, Westminster, S.W.. Sib,— 4th May, 1875. I have the honor to forward to you a copy of correspondence, from which you will learn that, in order to meet the very great want of bronze coinage which exists in New Zealand, I have given instructions for a quantity to be shipped to the different parts of the colony. I am convinced that this supply will be a great convenience to all classes of the community. I have, &c. The Hon. Dr. Pollen, Wellington. Julius Vogel.

Enclosure 1 in No. 6. The Hon. Sir J. Vogel to the Eight Hon. the Earl of Cabnaevon. 7, Westminster Chambers, Victoria Street, Westminster, S.W., Mt Loed,— 12th April, 1875. The Agent-General for New Zealand has handed to me certain correspondence " respecting the withdrawal of old British copper coin from circulation in the colony," which was forwarded to him from the Colonial Office, with a view, as I gather from a letter of your Lordship's, to its being submitted to me. I have the honor to forward herewith, a copy of a letter on the subject which I have addressed to the Agent-General. I have, Ac, The Eight Hon. the Earl of Carnarvon. Julius Vogel.

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