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No. 9. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, 23rd, February, 1864. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 35, of date 15th instant, announcing that certain addresses had been forwarded to the Governors of New South Wales, Tasmania, and Victoria. I have, &c, Robert Graham, Superintendent. The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, Auckland.

No. 10. NEW SOUTH WALES Government House, Sydney, 14th March, 18S4. Sic,— In reply to your two communications both of date February sth, 1864,1 have the honor to inform you that I shall be prepared to appoint a Commissioner accordingly. I shall do all in my power to select a Gentleman of the standing and ability requisite for so important a task, and I shall feel obliged by your informing me of the date at which he is expected to present himself in NewZealand. 2. It is right that I should add that I make the appointment at your request, but, without any reference to the merits of the question or the views of contending parties. I have, &c, John Young. His Excellency, Sir George Grey,

No. 11. Government House, Sydney, 14th April, 1864. Sir,— I have the honor to inform you that I have secured the services of Mr. Joseph Docker to act as Commissioner in New Zealand. Mr. Docker is a distinguished member of the Legislative Council of this Colony, and his character and ability fully guarantee the efficient discharge of the duties he has undertaken, I have, &c, John Young. His Excellency, Sir George Grey, &c, &c, &c

No. 12. Government House, Hobartown, Tasmania, s:h April, 1864. In reply to your Despatch dated sth February, 1864, I have the honor to inform you that I shall be prepared to appoint a Commissioner to act in conjunction with two others appointed by the Governors of Victoria and New South Wales. In making this appointment it is right that I should state that I do so at your request and at that of the General Assembly of New Zealand, and without reference to the merits of the question at issue. I have, &c, T. Gore Browne. His Excellency Sir George Grey, K. C. 8., &c, &c, &c, Auckland.

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