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No. 5. Sir Julius Vogel to the Hon. the Premier. Sir, — 7, Westminster Chambers, London, S.W., 17th February, 1881. I have the honor to inform you that Sir Francis Dillon Bell has arrived in London, and that he will assume the duties of Agent-General to-morrow, the 18th instant, from which date I shall cease to act. I have, &0., Julius Vogel, The Hon. the Premier, Wellington. Agent-General.

No. 6. Sir F D. Bell to the Hon. the Premier. Sir, — 7, Westminster Chambers, London, S.W., 18th February, 1881. I have the honor to inform you that Sir Julius Vogel has this day given over to me the charge of this department, and that I have accordingly entered upon the duties of my office. I have, &c., F D. Bell, The Hon. the Premier, Wellington. Agent-General.

Authority : Q-eobge Didsbtjby, Q-OTernment Printer, Wellington.—lBBl.

Price 3d.]