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I trust the Government may be pleased to write direct to Sir James Maitland in acknowledgment of the immense pains he has taken throughout; and it would be a great pleasure to myself if you would allow me to procure a suitable piece of plate for presentation to him in recognition of the great services he has done to the colony. *- nave.&c.. The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, Wellington. *• u- - tiELI"

No. IG. Mbmoeandum from the Agent-Geneeal to the Hon. the Colonial Seceetaey. 7 Westminster Chambers, London, S.W., 28th January, 1886. Salmon OvA.-Herewith I transmit copy of correspondence giving the conditiom»^ OT which 1 have engaged Mr. F. W. Paxton to proceed in the "lonic" in charge of the shl|m^nt^ L^ lmOn ova by that steamer.

Memoeandum from the Agent-Geneeal to Mr. Feank Paxton. 7 Westminster Chambers, London, S.W., January, 1886. Eefeeeing to our interview of to-day, I have to inform you that the Agent-General is prepared to fnga'eTou to proceed m the steamed lonic "in charge of the salmon ova he is sending out by that vessel for the New Zealand Government. In consideration of his service the A& ntr General will provide you with a third-class passage by the "lonic, and a gratuity of £Svail^be Daid to vou by the Government of New Zealand provided the ova is successfully landed and you Cepe fomey d your duties in connection therewith to the satisfaction of fou will receive instructions as to your duties before you leave. You must understand that if you return to England you will have to provide for your own passage there^ _

Mr. F. W. Paxton to Mr. W. Kennaway. q _ 11 St George Place, Northampton, 23rd January, 1886. In compliance with your wish, I write to say I am willing to undertake the office placed before me, and you may rely upon my doing my duty as far as lies m my power. I have, &c, Mr. W. Kennaway. Feancis WilliAM PaXTON'

Memorandum from the Agent-Geneeal to Mr. F. W. Paxton. 7 Westminster Chambers, London, S.W., 27th January, 1886. Will you be so good as to deliver to Dr. Posnett, who will give this to you, the key of the ice-house Sying to him for it, whenever it is required for supplying ice Ac. You will be pleased also to attend to Dr. Posnetfs instructions in respect to the shipment of ova^ Seoretary .

Mbmoeandum from the Agekt-Genekal to Mr. F. W. Paxton. 28th January, 1886. Satmon Ova—Herewith I enclose copy of instructions respecting the management of salmon ova during the voyagT A copy of the same has also been forwarded to Dr. Posnett. I have to add that you^contrlct-tfcket, which I handed to you on Wednesday, provides for your passage to 0 ago the last cort to which the "lonic" goes : you will therefore remain on board in charge oi the almof oPvl untilyou are relieved byB the rlpresentatxve of the G^^^/"^ *** receive his permission to leave the vessel. W. Kennaway, becretary.

Salmon-ova Befeigeeatoe. '""S'tollfl'ta'SS^M'.tafert i» eharge to ex.mine the ice-w.ll (B> present at the periodical filling-up of the ice in the trays. gecretary _