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27. From the Chairman of the Wellington Committee, stating that they will co-operate, ancF estimate probable expenses at £250 at least; suggests alterations in quantities of wool and timber. 19th August, 1875. 28. Telegram to the Chairman of the Canterbury Committee, asking opinion as to regulations regarding wool. 21st August, 1875. 29. Telegram from Chairman of the Canterbury Committee, approving of new wool regulations. 23rd August, 1875. 30. To the Chairman of the Wellington Committee, informing them that the suggested alterations in wool regulations will be adopted. 14th August, 1875. 31. Telegram from the Deputy Superintendent of "Westland, stating that exhibits will be sent. 20th August, 1875. 32. Telegram from the Chairman of Canterbury Committee, requesting time for receiving exhibits to be extended. 21st August, 1875. 33. Telegram to the Chairman of the Canterbury Committee, extending time for certaiu exhibits. 23rd August, 1875, 34. Telegrams to the Chairmen of the Canterbury and Nelson Committees, intimating that regulations for wool will be sent. 24th August, 1875. 35. Prom the Chairman of the Canterbury Committee, urging extension of time for receiving exhibits, and calling attention to Eule 9 of American Eegulations. 2nd September, 1875. 36. To the Chairman of the Canterbury Committee, declining to grant any further extension of time. 26th August, 1875. 37. Telegram from the Chairman of Nelson Committee; estimate of expenses, £100; wants size of coal specimens increased. 25th August, 1875. 38. Telegram from the Deputy Superintendent of Taranaki; estimate of expenses, £100; and that Mr. "W. M. Crompton is Chairman of Local Committee. 39. From Mr. D. M'lntyre, U.S. Consul, Wellington, with " Eegulations on Free Importations of Goods for Foreign Exhibitors," and plans of buildings at Philadelphia. 31st August, 1575. 40. From the Hon. the Colonial Secretary, informing the Chairman that Government will place £3,500 on Supplementary Estimates for Commission. 41. From the Hon. the Colonial Secretary, acceding to the request of the Commissioners, that the Agent-General be communicated with to obtain exhibits from the Colonial Museum, and for Dr. Hector to select them. 42. From the Hon. the Colonial Secretary, stating that Dr. Hector had been written to regarding his visiting the Philadelphia Exhibition, as suggested by the Commission. 3rd September, 1875. 43. To the Hon. the Colonial Secretary, acknowledging letters. 23rd August, 1875. 44. From the Deputy Superintendent of Westland, stating that regulations will be published ; estimated expenses, £50; has no power to frank letters. Ist September, 1875. 45. Telegram from the Provincial Secretary of Auckland, stating that the Chamber of Commerce will act as Local Committee ; estimated expenses, £100. 30th August, 1875. 46. From the Provincial Secretary of Auckland, stating that a Local Committee will be organised and regulations published. Gth September, 1875. 47. From the Deputy Superintendent of Marlborough, stating that a Local Committee is organised ; estimated expenses, £50, excluding purchases ; and asking about franking letters. Ist September, 1875. 48. To the Chairman of the Wellington Committee, authorising him to expend £200. 49. To tlie Chairman of the Nelson Committee, as to weight of coal, and authorising him to expend £100. 50. Telegram to the Chairman of the Taranaki Committee, authorising him to expend £100, 51. Telegram to the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, Auckland, authorising him to expend £100. 11th September, 1875. 52. To the Deputy Superintendent of AVestland, authorising a Local Committee (if formed) to expend £50.