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merit to obtain a new public seal, made of steel, for the colony, in substitution for the present seal, which is of silver. I am also to enclose a copy of the instructions (Colonial Office, 23rd June, 1880) given to Mr. Wyon to submit an estimate of the cost of supplying the new seal, together with a copy of his reply; and I am to inquire whether you are in a position to say whether it would be desirable to send a screw-press to New Zealand with the seal, or whether such press could be obtained in the colony, if required. I am to add that, in accordance with the usual practice, the cost of supplying the new seal will have to be borne by the colony I have, &c, The Agent-General for New Zealand. John Bramston

Enclosure 6 in No. 27 The Agent-General to Mr. Bramston Sir, — 7, Westminster Chambers, London, S.W., 20th July, 1880. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 9th instant, on the subject of procuring a new public seal for New Zealand, for which I have to thank you. I am not aware if a suitable screw-press is readily obtainable in the colony, and I think it would be better to supply a new one. As you state that it is in accordance with the usual practice in such cases that the cost should be defrayed by the colony, I shall be happy to pay it in the present instance for my Government. I have, &c, Julius Vogel, John Bramston, Esq., &c. Agent-General for New Zealand.

Enclosure 7 in No. 27. The Colonial Office to Mr. Wyon Sir,— Downing Street, 24th July, 1880. I am directed by the Earl of Kimberley to request that you Avill at once proceed to supply a seal in steel for the Government of New Zealand, with the necessary accessories, iv accordance with the estimate submitted in your letter of the 26th June. You will, of course, take care that the roughness in the surface of the fac-simile of the present seal, which is referred to in the memorandum from the Government of New Zealand enclosed in the letter from this department of the 23rd June, is not reproduced in the new seal. I have, &c, A. B. Wyon, Esq. John Bramston

Enclosure 8 in No. 27. Mr. Wyon to the Colonial Office. 287, Regent Street, London, W., and My Lord,— 2, Langham Chambers, Portland Place, W., 27th July, 1880. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Lordship's instructions to engrave a steel seal for the Government of New Zealand^ and to prepare the necessary accessories. I will lose no time in carrying out your instructions. I have, &c, Alfred B. Wyon, The Right Hon. the Earl of Kimberley, &c. Chief Engraver of H.M. Seals.

Enclosure 9 in No. 27 The Colonial Office to Mr. Wyon Sir,— Downing Street, 20th October, 1880. With reference to your letter of the 27th July last, I am directed by the Earl of Kimberley to request that you will inform me of the probable date when the new seal for the Government of New Zealand will be completed. I have, &c, A. B. Wyon, Esq Edward Wingfield.

Enclosure 10 in No. 27 Mr Wyon to the Colonial Office. 287, Regent Street, London, W., and SiR, — 2, Langham Chambers, Portland Place, W., 21st October, 1880. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 20th instant, and, in. 3—A. 2.

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