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which were made to me to charter the " Great Britain" and other large steamers, on condition of their being permitted to call at Melbourne. I have, &c, I. E. Featherston, The Hon. the Minister for Immigration, Wellington, N.Z. Agent-General.

No. 41. The Agent-Genebal to the Hon. the Minister for Immigration. (No. 1600.) 7, Westminster Chambers, Victoria Street, Westminster, S.W., Sib,— 23rd September, 1874. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 171, dated 17th June, 1874, forwarding a copy of the Immigration Commissioners' report upon the ship " Buckinghamshire," together with a certified list of births and deaths which occurred during the voyage. I am glad to learn that the Commissioners were entirely satisfied with the fittings and condition of the vessel, and that no complaints were made. I have, Ac, I. E. Featiierston, The Hon. the Minister for Immigration, Wellington, N.Z. Agent-General.

No. 42. The Agent-General to the Hon. the Minister for Immigration. (No. 1601.) 7, Westminster Chambers, Victoria Street, Westminster, S.W., Sir,— 23rd September, 1874. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 191, dated 2nd July, enclosing copy of a letter from the Superintendent of Taranaki on the subject of Mr. W. M. Burton's appointment as Provincial Emigration Agent in England for that province. I note that Mr. Burton's position will be similar to that of Sir. Duncan and Mr. Adams. I beg to assure the Government that I shall be glad to facilitate as far as possible the objects of Mr. Burton's mission to this country. I have, &c., I. E. Featherston, The Hon. the Minister for Immigration, Wellington, N.Z. Agent-General.

No. 43. The Agent-General to the Hon. the Minister for Immigration. (No. 1603.) _ 7, Westminster Chambers, Victoria Street, Westminster, S.W., Sib,— 23rd September, 1874. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 114, forwarding copy of a memorandum, addressed to the Under Secretary of your department by the Immigration Officer at Nelson, with regard to the treatment of German emigrants when arriving in England en route to New Zealand; and I note it is the desire of the Government that these emigrants should be properly looked after upon their arrival and during their sojourn in England. Your instructions in this matter shall be carefully complied with. As emigrant vessels now sail direct from Hamburg to various ports of New Zealand, I hope to be able to forward all emigrants from Germany and the North of Europe by that route. If in any instances it should be necessary to bring the emigrants to London, I will endeavour to make arrangements for their reception at the railway station or steam wharf at which they arrive, and for their conveyance to the Emigration depot. I have, &c, I. E, Featherston, The Hon. the Minister for Immigration, Wellington, N.Z. Agent-General.

No. 44. The Aqent-Genebai, to the Hon. the Minister for Immigration. (No. 1605.) 7, Westminster Chambers, Victoria Street, Westminster, S.W., Sib,— 23rd September, 1874. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 211, dated 28th July, 1874, forwarding copies of the following documents relative to the ship "Dunedin," which arrived at Lyttelton upon the 3rd July:— 1. Immigration Commissioners' report. 2. Certified list of births and deaths. I am glad to observe that the reports upon this vessel and upon her emigrants are of a very favourable character. I have, &c, I. E. Featderston, The Hon. the Minister for Immigration, Wellington, N.Z. Agent-General.

No. 45. The Agent-General to the Hon. the Minister for Immigration. (No. 1606.) 7, Westminster Chambers, Victoria Street, Westminster, S.W., Sib,— 23rd September, 1874. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 115, dated Gth May, 1874,