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The Hon. J. Carroll to Captain Seddon. (Telegram.) Captain Seddon, Wellington. Auckland, 11th June, 1906. When the heart is full of sorrow it is hard to express one's self in words, but the bond of affection which binds us to your dear father is mutual and everlasting, and will, I trust, convey comfort and consolation to us both. To-day the colony and the nation mourn the loss of a great man, who has employed his great talent and ability in tne work of moulding the destiny of his adopted country — a work that will for ever be a monument to his memory. He faithfully followed the path of duty, and has been cut off in the midst of honours showered upon him. Please accept for yourself, and convey to the other members of the family, my heartfelt sympathy and condolences. J. Carroll. Mr. T. H. Davey to Mrs. Seddon. (Telegram.) Mrs. Seddon, Sydney. Christchurch, 11th June, 1906. Sincere sorrow your irreparable bereavement. T. H. Davey. Mr. F. R. Flatman to Mrs. Seddon. (Telegram.) Mrs. R. J. Seddon, Wellington. Geraldine, 16th June, 1906. The loss to the colony through the sudden death of our beloved Premier cannot be overestimated, but the loss sustained by yourself and family is far greater. Truly he was an affectionate husband and kind father. Mrs. Flatman, my family, and myself tender you our deepest heartfelt sympathy in your bereavement. May the great Creator strengthen you and yours in the sad moments of your sudden trial. F. R. Flatman. Mr. George Fowlds to Mrs. Seddon. (Telegram.) Mrs. Seddon, Sydney. Blackpool, England, loth June, 1906. Deepest sympathy. Fowlds. Mr. William Eraser to Mrs. Seddon. (Telegram.) Mrs. Seddon, Sydney. Wellington, 11th June, 1906. Accept my sincere sympathy with you and your family in your bereavement. W. Eraser. Mr. H. J. Greenslade to Mrs. Seddon. (Telegram.) Mrs. Seddon, Wellington. Auckland, 12th June, 1906. Mrs. Greenslade joins with me in conveying to yourself and family heartfelt sympathy in your great loss. We also have lost a leader whose memory will ever be revered. H. J. Greenslade. The Hon. A. R. Guinness to Mrs. Seddon. (Telegram.) Mrs. Seddon, Sydney. Greymouth, ilth June, 1906. You all have our sincerest heartfelt sympathy. Loss irreparable. Arthur Guinness. Mr. W. H. Herries to Mrs. Seddon. (Telegram.) .Mrs. Seddon, Sydney. Te Aroha, 11th June, 1906. Sincerest sympathy in your sad loss. Though politically opposed, deeply regret loss colony has suffered. W. H. Herries. Mr. C. H. Izard to Mrs. Seddon. (Telegram.) Mrs. Seddon, Sydney. Wellington, 11th June, 1906. Please accept my deepest sympathy. C. H. Izard. Mr. M. M. Kirkbride to Mrs. Seddo;s. (Telegram.) Mangere, 12th June, 1906. Mrs. Seddon and family, Molesworth Street, Wellington. Kindly accept my deepest sympathy with you in your great bereavement. M. M. Kirkbride. Mr. C. Lewis to Captain Seddon. (Telegram.) Captain Seddon, Wellington. Christchurch, 11th June, 1906. Accept my sincere sympathy with yourself and the other members of your family. C. Lewis.