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Mr. Moeeison to the Hon. W. Gisboeke. Office of the New Zealand Government Agency, Sic, — 3, Adelaide Place, King William Street, London, 23rd February, 1871. Referring to my letter No. 43, of 27th January, 1871, I have the honour to transmit herewith copy of a letter received this day from Mr. Brogden, M.P., by which it will be seen that his representative, Mr. Henderson, will proceed to New Zealand by the mail of next month via New York a.nd San Francisco. I have, &c, The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, Wellington. John Moeeison.

Enclosure. Mr. Bhogden, M.P., to Mr. Mobbison. Sic, — 4, Queen Square, Westminster, 23rd February, 1871. I regret to say that Mr. Henderson was compelled to go over to Germany to close some of his old engagements, but promises me distinctly that he will go by next mail, and will go by New York so as to save time. I have, &c, J. Morrison, Esq., London, E.C. Alex. Beogden.

Mr. Moebison to the Hon. W. Gisboene. Office of the New Zealand Government Agency, Sib,— 3, Adelaide Place, King William Street, London, 17th March, 187.1. Referring to my letter No. 76, of the 23rd ultimo, I have the honour to transmit herewith copy of correspondence which has passed between Mr. Brogden, M.P., and myself, relative to the departure of his representative, Mr. Henderson, for New Zealand. I have, &c, John Moebison. The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, Wellington, N.Z.

Enclosures. Mr. Moeeison to Mr. Beogden, M.P. Sib,— 3, Adelaide Place, London, E.C., 10th Mardh, 1871. Although no official instructions have been received from the Government, yet I have reason to believe that the Colonial Treasurer, who is in America adjusting the arrangements of the postal service to New Zealand via San Francisco, will be soon in England. His visit may have reference to finance and to the general scheme of public works, but, as already said, I have no information on the subject; therefore, all I can do is to bring it under your notice, so that you may consider under the circumstances what is best to be done with reference to Mr. Henderson's departure. You shall have immediate notice of Mr. Vogel's arrival: I will also use my best endeavours to get him to meet you. I have, &c, Alex. Brogden, Esq., M.P. John Mobbison.

Mr. Beogden, M.P., to Mr. Mobeison, M.P. Sib,— House of Commons, 10th March, 1871. Thanks for your letter. I should like to see Mr. Vogel before Mr. Henderson goes out, if possible. I see that there ha.s been a change in the departure of the boats from San Francisco, which makes it doubtful if Mr. Henderson goes on the 25th instant, and he cannot be prepared to go out on the 18th instant. I have, &c, J. Morrison, Esq., London. Alex. Beogden

Mr. Beogden, M.P., to Mr. Mobbison. Sib, — 4, Queen Square, Westminster, S.W., 16th March, 1871. Mr. Henderson has just arrived from the Continent. Will you please let me know if Mr. Vogel has returned, and, if so, when we can see him. I go out of town to-day and shall not return till Monday, but I will arrange my time so as to suit his convenience. ■ I have, &c, J. Morrison, Esq., London. Alex. Beogden.

PAPERS RELATING TO MR. VOGEL'S MISSION TO ENGLAND. Extract from Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, A.-G, 1871, pages 6 to 8 inclusive.

Extract from Report hy the Hon. J. Vogel to the Hon. Mr. Fox. RAILWAYS. Dtteing the whole of my stay in London I was actively engaged in negotiations with Messrs. John Brogden and Sons, respecting the construction of railways in New Zealand. Those gentlemen had, prior to my arrival, arranged to send out an agent, with a surveying staff. Their object was to cause some of the lines of suggested railways to be examined, to enable the firm afterwards to make proposals to the Government for their construction, should the preliminary examinations prove satisfactory. Messrs. Brogden were under the impression that the Government;