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17th November 1875. 135. Telegram from the Chairman of the Nelson Committee, stating he will send exhibits by 20th November. lGlh November, 1875. 136. From the Manager of the Bank of New Zealand, Wellington, sending account and descriptions of gold specimens. 23rd November, 1875. 137. To the Manager of the Bank of New Zealand, Wellington, acknowledging receipt of particulars of gold specimens, and making arrangement preparatory to receiving gold. 15th November, 1875. 13S. From the Chairman of the Taranaki Committee sending two cases of exhibits and list. 16th November, 1875. 139. From the Chairman of the Canterbury Committee, sending accounts for payment. 1-10. From the Chairman of the Canterbury Committee, sending eighteen cases of exhibits with full descriptions. 20th November, 1875. 141. Telegram from Chairman of the Nelson Committee, stating that fifteen cases of exhibits had been sent. 142. Telegram from the Secretary of the Westlaud Committee. Sends two cases of exhibits and descriptions. . 143. From the Secretary of the Canterbury Committee, giving particulars ot wool exhibits promised. 144. From the Secretary of the Canterbury Committee, acknowledging letters. 23rd November, 1875. 145. To Messrs. Levin and Co., Wellington, respecting two cases not yet received. 146. To Messrs Rowley, Wilson, and Co., Shag Point, acknowledging the receipt of specimens. 147. To Messrs. Innes, Port Chalmers, acknowledging receipt of cod liver oil. .148. To the Chairman of the Nelson Committee, acknowledging receipt of fifteen cases of exhibits. 24th November, ] 875. 149. To the Chairman of the Canterbury Committee, stating accounts have been forwarded to the Treasury, and that the seventeen cases and one bale of exhibits had been received. 25th November, 1875. 150. To the Chairman of the Canterbury Committee, acknowledging receipt of particulars of wool, and stating limit of time for receiving further exhibits. 23rd November, 1875. 151. To the Chairman of the Taranaki Committee, requesting the forwarding of accounts and acknowledging the receipt of ten cases of exhibits, and asking as to their disposal. 26th November, 1875. 152. From Messrs. Levin and Co. Reply as to missing cases. 27th November, 1875. 153. To Messre. Levin and Co., respecting remaiuing missing case from Taranaki. 10th November, 1875. 154. From Messrs. Henderson and Farrah, Wanganui, informing that sample beer had been forwarded for competition. 27th November, 1875. 155. To the Hon. the Colonial Secretary, tendering Mr. Mantell's resignation of Chairman of Commission, and enclosicg a copy of a resolution of the Commission on sth November. 29th November, 1875. 156. To the Secretary of the "Westland Institute, acknowledging letters with descriptions of exhibits and the receipt of two boxes. 30th November, 1875. 157. Telegram from the Chairman of the Canterbury Committee, saying he has had an offer of a book of photographs, and asking advice. 2nd December, 1875. 158. To the Chairman of the Canterbury Committee, expressing willingness to receive photographic views, and asking as to their disposal. 29th November, 1875. 159. From the Chairman of the Marlborough Committee, asking if ho shall send two oil paintings, and how accounts to be rendered. 2nd December, 1575. 160. To the Chairman of the Marlborough Committee, expressing regret at the backwardness of the interest shown by the district, and declining to receive the two oil paintings offered, and giving particulars as to vouchers. 30th November, 1875. 161. Telegram forwarded by the Under-Secretary of the Native Department about model of canoe.