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10. A small paper-knife formerly belonging to the Queen. 11. A card in the Queen's writing, which accompanied the funeral wreath she made and sent when Mr. Maslin was buried. 12. A portion of the same. 13. A like token from the Prince of Wales, now King Edward VII. 14. A set of English stamps in use at the Queen's death. 15. New money in silver and bronze, the last ever coined in the Queen's lifetime 16. A pair of scissors exhibited at the first Great Exhibition in 1851. 17. A silhouette of the Queen when Princess Victoria. 18. A telegram, showing the Queen's regard for those who served her. 19. Medals, seven in number, commemorating various events. 20. A blotting-book, with portraits of the Queen's Sardinian ponies. 21. Card-case of H.R.H. the late Duchess of Kent. 22. Pebble brooch, with inscription. 1 3 a' f si l k - winder . and chenille, and a book-cover, the work and property of the Duchess of Kent 24. An ' Almanach de Gotha," of the same lady. 25. A dog-collar, inscribed. 26. A plate belonging to the Duchess's tea-set. 27. An unmounted photograph of the Duchess. 28. An envelope addressed by the Queen. Accepted by (for the Dominion) Sir Joseph Ward, Premier of New Zealand. 19th August, 1909. R. M. Maslin.

The Right Hon. the Prime Minister to Mrs. R. M. Maslin. Dear Madam,— Prime Minister's Office, Wellington, 19th November, 1909. I have the honour to inform you that the very interesting relics reminiscent- of the life of Her late Majesty Queen Victoria have safely reached this Dominion. It affords me very great pleasure to convey to you, on behalf of the Government and the people of New Zealand, my cordial thanks for the most interesting relics which you have so generously presented to us in recognition of the offer made by New Zealand of a battleship, or two if necessary, to the Imperial Government. I desire to express to you my high appreciation of your generous gift, which I will publicly acknowledge wheu a suitable opportunity presents itself." Yours sincerely, Mrs. R. M. Maslin, Stratford-on-Avon, England. J. G. Ward. Approximate Cost of Paper. —Preparation, not given; printing (1,400 copies), £1 ss.

Authority : John Mackay, Government Printer, Wellington.—1910.

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