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No. 12. Despatch No. 84.—13 th July, 1869. —Notifying that Her Alajesty had conferred the dignity of the Order of St. Alichael and St. George on Colonel AVhitmore. Copy of Despatch from the Right Hon. the Secretary of State for the Colonies to Governor Sir G. F. Bowen, G.C.M.G. (New Zealand, 84.) Sic, — Downing Street, 13th July, 1869. I have received your Despatch No. 44, of the 3rd of April last, conveying a recommendation in favor of Colonel George Stoddart Whitmore, of the New Zealand Colonial Forces, for the distinction of a Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George, in consideration of his military services in the colony. I have before remarked with satisfaction on the skill and energy with which Colonel Whitmore has conducted the military operations which have been intrusted to him, and I have had much pleasure in submitting his name to the Queen for this mark of the Royal approval, which Her Majesty has graciously directed me to offer him. I have, &c, Governor Sir G. F. Bowen, G.C.AI.G., &c, &c. Granville.

No. 13. Despatch No. 125. —Wellington, 18th September, 1869. —Reply to Despatch recommending Colonel George Stoddart Whitmore. Copy of Despatch from Governor Sir G. F. Bowen, G.C.M.G., to the Right Hon. Earl Granville, K.G. (No. 125.) Government House, Wellington, New Zealand, My Lord, — 18th September, 1869. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Lordship's Despatch No. 84, of the 13th July ultimo, informing me that you had much pleasure in submitting to the Queen the name of Colonel George Stoddart Whitmore for the distinction of a Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George, in consideration of his military services in this colony, and that Her Majesty had graciously directed your Lordship to offer to him this mark of the Royal approval. 2. Colonel Whitmore requests me to submit the expression of the dutiful gratitude with which he accepts this distinction. I have, &c, The Right Hon. Earl Granville, K.G. G. F. Bowen.

No. 14. Despatch No. 18. —28th January, 1870. —Authorizing the Governor to offer Mr. Donald AlcLean the distinction of the Order of St. Alichael and St. George, at the same time expressing the high appreciation of that gentleman's character as a public officer. Copy of Despatch from Earl Granville, K.G., to Governor Sir G. F. Bowen, G.C.M.G. (New Zealand, No. 18.) Sir, — Downing Street, 28th January, 1870. I have much pleasure in authorizing you to offer to Air. Donald AlcLean the distinction of Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George. I am aware, both from your despatch of the Ist September last, and from other sources, of the high character which Mr. McLean has long borne as a public officer. But in making this offer at the present moment I desire particularly to recognize the value of his services in opening negotiations which promise a permanent pacification of New Zealand. Whether or not that promise is fulfilled, the colony has great reason to be satisfied with the skill with which he has commenced his task, and with the confidence which his character commands from the leaders of the Alaoris. I have, &c, Governor Sir G. F. Bowen, G.C.M.G., &c , &c. Granville.

No. 15. Despatch No. 43.—Auckland, 7th April, 1870. —Conferring on Mr. Donald McLean the distinction of Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George. Copy of Despatch from Governor Sir G. F. Bowen, G.C.AI.G., to the Right Hon. Earl Granville, K.G. (No. 43.) Aly Loud, — Government House, Auckland, New Zealand, 7th April, 1870. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Lordship's Despatch No. 18, of the 28th January ultimo, authorizing me to offer to Air. Donald McLean the distinction of Companion of the Order of St. Michael aud St. George. 2. Mr. McLean requests me to state that he accepts this offer with gratitude, and is very sensible of the gracious terms in which your Lordship speaks of his public services. I have, &c, The Right Hon. Earl Granville, K.G. G. F. Bowen.

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