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No. 28. Government House, Aueklaud, 26th October, 1864. Sir, — I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the letter dated 3rd instant, signed by yourself in conjunction with Sir Francis Murphy and Ronald C. Gunn, Esq., in which you enclose a report upon the site for the Seat of Government in New Zealand, in Cook's Straits, in execution of your Commission. I have to express to you my thanks for the trouble which you have taken, and the labour you have undergone in the discharge of the duties which devolved on you. I have. &c, G. Grey, Governor. The Hon. Joseph Docker, M.L.C., New South Wales. [Similar letters sent to Sir Francis Murphy and Ronald C. Gunn, Esquire.]

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REMOVAL OF THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT