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No. 19. The Hon. the Colonial Seceetaey to Thomas Kelly, Esq., M.H.E. (Telegram.) • Wellington, 2nd January, 1877. Goveenoe on Saturday accepted your resignation of paid office. Government thankfully accept offer of temporary gratuitous assistance. Chaeles C. Bowen, Thomas Kelly, Esq., M.H.E., New Plymouth. (in the absence of Colonial Secretary).

No. 20. F. A. Caeeington, Esq., M.H.E., to the Hon. the Colonial Seceetaey. Sic,— New Plymouth, Taranaki, 30th December, 1876. In compliance with the terms of the 36th section of " The Financial Arrangements Act, 1876," I have the honor to tender my resignation of the office I now hold as Executive Officer, together with all profits and advantages derived therefrom. In doing so, I beg leave to say that I shall be happy to continue to give every assistance in my power to the Government, should they desire it, without receiving any salary or emolument whatever. I have, &c, The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, Wellington. Feed. A. Caeeington.

No. 21. W. Eolleston, Esq., M.H.E., to the Hon. the Colonial Seceetaey. Sic, — Government Offices, Christchurch, 30th December, 1876. I have the honor to enclose herewith a letter addressed by me to His Excellency, in which I tender to him my resignation of the offices held by me from him to the present time. I have to request that you will be good enough to submit the same to him, and that the resignation may take effect from the 31st instant. I have, &c, The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, Wellington. W. Eolleston.

Enclosure in No. 21. W. Eolleston, Esq., M.H.E., to His Excellency the Goveenoe. My Loed, — Christchurch, 30th December, 1876. I have the honor to tender to your Excellency my resignation of every office, place, or employment held by me under the provisions of " The Abolition of Provinces Act, 1875," " The Financial Arrangements Act, 1876," and "The Provincial Appropriations Extension Act, 1876," together with all profits and advantages attached thereto; and to request that the same may be accepted from the 31st instant. I have, &c, His Excellency the Governor of New Zealand, Wellington. W. Eolleston.

No. 22. The Hon. the Colonial Seceetaet to W. Eolleston, Esq., M.H.E. (Telegram.) Wellington, 2nd January, 1877. Goveenoe on Saturday accepted your resignation of paid offices. Government thankfully accept offer of gratuitous temporary assistance. Chaeles C. Bowen, W. Eolleston, Esq., M.H.E., Christchurch. (in the absence of the Colonial Secretary). Similar telegram to E. A. Carrington, Esq., M.H.R.

No. 23. Beadee Wood, Esq., M.H.8., to the Hon. the Colonial Seceetaet. Sic, — Provincial Offices, Auckland, 30th December, 1876. I have the honor to resign all my appointments and offices under the General Government and the late Auckland Provincial Government, together with all profits and advantages thereof, for the acceptance of His Excellency the Governor. I have, &c, The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, "Wellington. , Readee Wood,

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