25

H.—23.

31st March, 1876. 360. Dr. Hector to Mr. Bothamley, sending bills of lading of goods shipped. 361. Dr. Hector to Mr. Bothamley, stating funds available, and that flags were authorized in Colonel Sandford's reply to the Agent-General, and as to maps and space for ditto. Bth April, 1876. 362. Dr. Hector to Mr. Bothamley, enclosing a bill of lading for goods, and stating that Dr. Hooker cannot supply the timber specimens, and as to funds, and Catalogue and cases. 363. Professor Spencer Baird to Mr. Bothamley, stating cost of mounting skeleton of moa for New Zealand Court. 13th April, 1876. 364. To Professor Baird, requesting him to send the skeletons as they are by the Ist May. 365 and 366. From Messrs. Evans and Baird to Mr. Bothamley, as to constructing three cases. 3rd May, 1876. 367. Colonel Sandford to Mr. Bothamley, stating that according to previous arrangement with Dr. Hector banners had been prepared and were ready for delivery. sth May, 1876. 368. Mr. Forbes, in reply to enquiry, stating that no New Zealand exhibits were brought by " City of Chester," and that the consumption of kauri gum in the United States was 2,500 tons weight yearly. 4th May, 1876. 369. Colonel Sandford to Dr. Hector, enclosing a copy of letter from the Director-General, Philadelphia, offering to present the British and Colonial Representatives to His Excellency the President of the TJnited States and his Cabinet, &c. sth May, 1876. 370. Colonel Sandford to Dr. Hector, asking for enclosed form to be filled up with the names of his staff who desire permanent passes in Exhibition. 26th May, 1876. 371. Colonel Sandford to Dr. Hector, forwarding a copy of particulars as to time for receiving corrections in Official Catalogue. Bth June, 1876. 372. Colonel Sandford to Dr. Hector, enclosing memorandum of cost of the banners used in the New Zealand Court. 9th June, 1876. 373. Dr. Hector to Colonel Sandford, enclosing cheque for amount due to the British Commission for their preparation. Jst July, 1876. 374. Colonel Sandford to Dr. Hector,dforming him that he had obtained the passes asked for and enclosing correspondence thereupon, Nos. 251, 252, etc.

7.—H. 23.