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Enclosure in. No. 12. The Undek-Seceetaey to Mr. Buegess. Sik, — Colonial Secretary's Office, Wellington, 9th September, 1881. The Agent-General for this colony, in reporting the action taken by him to secure the representation of New Zealand at the Crystal Palace Wool Exhibition, states, in referring to the assistance he received from you, "It is, indeed, owing to the skill and good taste of this gentleman that your exhibits have been made what they are." I am directed by the Colonial Secretary to convey to you the thanks of the New Zealand Government for the valuable services you have rendered to the colony in assisting Sir Francis Dillon Bell in obtaining and arranging the New Zealand wool exhibits. I have, &c, G. S. Coopeh, —. Burgess, Esq Under-Secretary

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