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My Dkar Reeves,— Colonial Office, 11th June, 1906. Thank you for letting me know of the death of Mr. Seddou. 1 saw it on the posters as I came to the office, and was most sorry to see it. He was a strong man and a good citizen of the British Empire, and as Prime Minister of New Zealand for so many years he held a high place in the world. You will be inundated with letters and telegrams. Yours sincerely, C. P. Lucas. Dear Sir, — South Sea House, Threadneedle Street, JxMidon, E.C., 11th June, 1906. On behalf of ourselves and many leading members of the Stock Exchange who have requested us to do so, we desire to convey to you our very sincere regret at the great loss which 3'our colony has sustained by the death of Mr.- Seddon. We are dear Sir, Yours very truly, % The High Commissioner for New Zealand. J. and A. Sorimgeouk. Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company (Limited), Dear Sir, — 34 Leadenhall Street, E.G., 11th June, 1906. We have been appalled this morning to learn of the death of Mr. Seddon, the Premier of New Zealand, and we beg you to receive and convey to your Government our sincerest sympathy in the great loss sustained. Mr. Seddon , s work for New Zealand and for the Empire is probably without parallel, and history will bear witness to what he has done. To his own family we would offer our most respectful condolence. We are, &c, Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company (Limited). (J. A. Potthr, General Manager.) The High Commissioner for New Zealand, Victoria Street, S.W. 30 Great Cumberland Place, W., 11th June, 1906. Madame Melba desires to express to the High Commissioner for New Zealand her deep regret for the untimely death of Mr. Seddon, and her sincere sympathy with his family. Telegrams, To Hon. W. P. Reeves, 11th June, 1906. High Commissioner for New Zealand, Westminster. It is with sincere regret that I offer you my deepest sympathy on the sad news of poor Seddon's death, which unfortunate event may be counted as a national loss to the British Empire. Moss Davis. 11th June, 1906. To Hon. W. P. Reeves, 13 Victoria Street, Westminster. Please accept expressions of profound sympathy and regret sad death of Mr. Richard Seddon. Tavernbb. 11th June, 1906. To Hon. W. Pember Reeves, 13 Victoria Street, Westminster. We are greatly distressed receive news unexpected death our dear friend Mr. Seddon. It is a national loss. Harold Beauohamp. 11th June, 1906. To High Commissioner, New Zealand, London. Regret death our noble Premier and friend. Luke. To Deputy, London. nth , J « ne > 19 06- , Pray express to Mrs. Seddon deep sympathy of Lady Onslow and myself at sad news. He died as he would have wished, in harness, and with words of Imperial concern on his lips. Onslow. To Hon. W. P. Reeves, J Ith June, 1906. High Commissioner of New Zealand, Westminster. With deepest regret I learn to-night of Mr. Seddon's death and New Zealand s great loss. (i. Anton, Post Office, Douglas.