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Enclosure 2 in No. -4. The Agent-General to the Managing Dieector, Albion Shipping Company. Sir, — 7, Westminster Chambers, Victoria Street, S.W., 18th June, 1878. Referring to my letter of 11th instant, respecting your tender for the conveyance of emigrants to New Zealand, I desire to add that I shall require one direct ship to the Bluff at tho same rate of passage as is paid in the case of the ships taking emigrants to Port Chalmers. As to the date of sailing of such vessel, I would endeavour to meet your convenience in the matter, but I should wish it to be despatched some time in September or early in October. I am also anxious to make some arrangement by wrhich emigrants could be landed at Oamaru, and shall be glad to have your views on the matter. I have, &c, Julius Vogel, Tho Managing Director, Albion Shipping Company. Agent-General.

Enclosure 3 in No. 4. Erom the Secretary, Albion Shipping Company, to the Agent-Geneeal. Sic, — 15, St. Vincent Place, Glasgow, 19th June, 1878. I have to acknowledge receipt of your favour of yesterday, relative to emigrant ships for Bluff Harbour and Oamaru. Tho managing director of this company is at present in the Highlands. but is expected home in a few days, when your letter will be laid before him. I have, &c, The Agent-General for New Zealand, J. Galloway, 7, Westminster Chambers, London, S.W. Secretary. By Authority : Geoeq-e Didsbuby, Government Printer, Wellington.—lB7B. Price 3d.]