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No. 7. The Peemier to the Chaieman of the Council of Foreign Bondholders. (No. 15.) Sib,— Premier's Office, 14th April, 1893. I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 23rd February last, enclosing copies of resolutions passed on the 22nd idem at a general meeting of holders of New Plymouth Harbour Board debentures, and informing me that Mr. J. S. Scrimgeour had joined the Committee. Your letter will be laid before Parliament during the approaching session. I have, &c, The Eight Hon. Sir John Lubbock, Bart., M.P., J. Ballance. Chairman, Council of Foreign Bondholders, 17, Moorgate Street, London, E.C. Approximate Cost of Paper.— Preparation, not given; printing (1,300 copies), £2 ss.

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