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Ist December, 1875. 162. Telegram from the Chairman of the Taranaki Committee, stating that a small box of dyes tad been forwarded. 2nd December, 1875. 163. Telegram from the Secretary of the Canterbury Committee, requesting No. 4 exhibit to be withdrawn. 164. From the Secretary of the Canterbury Committee, acknowledging letters. 6th December, 1875. 165. From the Chairman of the Nelson Committee, forwarding Catalogue, with remarks on coal. 11th December, 1875. 166. To the Chairman of the Nelson Committee, acknowledging letters, and duplicate lists of exhibits, and asking as to proprietorship of exhibits in case M. 18th December, 1876. 167. Telegrams from Chairman of the Nelson Committee, about disposal of exhibits. 11th December, 1875. 168. To the Chairman of the "Wellington Committee, requesting that particulars be sent as to specimens of wool received, if sent by them. 160. To the Chairman of the Taranaki Committee, stating that the missing box had been received, at well as a case of tawai since despatched, and asking about disposal of exhibits. 13th December, 1875. 170. To the Hon. the Colonial Secretary, requesting that the Commission issued, giving authority to Dr. Hector to represent the Colony at the Exhibition, may be notified to the Secretary of State. 10th December, 1875. 171. From the Hon. the Colonial Secretary, sending copies of a Commission, appointing Dr. Hector, to be Special Commissioner, and presumes Commissioners will send any instructions necessary to Dr. Hector. 13th December, 1875. 172. To Dr. Hector, London, intimating that a Commission had been received that day, appointing him Special Commissioner, and stating instructions for his guidance. 14th December, 1875. 172a. The Hon. the Colonial Secretary to Dr. Hector, London, enclosing a despatch from the Eight Hon. the Secretary of State for the Colonies, "requesting to be informed as to accommodation required for temporary offices at the Exhibition." Dr. Hector is requested to reply to Colonial Office. 172b. Telegram from Dr. Hector to Colonial Office, giving required particulars. 173. To Colonel Sandford, R.A., Philadelphia, stating that the Catalogues will be furnished, and apologising for delay. 174. To Messrs. Tnrnbull and Co., Wellington, asking if the agents of the Pacific Mail Steam, Shipping Company had been advised as to carrying goods free of charge. 15th December, 1875. 175. From Messrs. Turnbull and Co., stating that they will carry exhibits free by Mail Steamers to San Francisco. 31st December, 1875. 176. To Messrs. Turnbull and Co., thanking them for their liberal concession. 27th November, 1875. 177. From Bank of New Zealand, Wellington, saying they can get casts of ingots. 21st December, 1875. 178. From Bank of New Zealand, Wellington, with acconnt of Union Beach Gold Mine, Coromandel. 24th December, 1875. 179. To the Manager, Bank of New Zealand, Wellington, thanking him for receipt of description of exhibits. loth December, 1875. 180. From the Secretary of the Wellington Committee, regarding the disposal of Wellington exhibits. 11th December, 1875. 181. From Chairman of the Taranaki Committee, sending accounts, and stating as to disposal of exhibits. 182. From the Hon. the Colonial Secretary, with despatches enclosing a copy of article from " London Times," of 24th July, regarding Exhibition. 183. From the Hon. the Colonial Secretary, with despatch regarding a building for offices at the Exhibition. 15th December, 1875. 184. From the Secretary of the Westland Institute, stating that all Westland exhibits are property of Commissioners. 20th December, 1875. 185. From the Secretary of the Canterbury Committee, regarding the disposal of photographs. 5.—H. 23.