THE HAWKE’S BAY ADDRESS TO SIR GEORGE GREY.

Hawke's Bay Weekly Times, Volume 2, Issue 59, 17 February 1868, Page 43

THE HAWKE’S BAY ADDRESS TO SIR GEORGE GREY.

The following reply to th e address by the inhabitants of Hawke’s Bay to Sir George Grey, on his relinquishment o Governorship of these Islands was pub-

lished in a Provincial Government Gazette, issued on Friday last:— TO THE INHABITANTS OP THE PROVINCE OP hawke's bat signing the address. Gentlemen, —I feel very grateful to you for tie address which you have presented to me on my removal from the Government of New Zealand. The establishment of a settlement at Hawke's Bay was many years ago, an object I earnestly desired, and strove to have accomplished. I believed that from the fertility of its soil, and from its many natural advantages, that part of New Zealand was destined to enjoy a high degree of prosperity.

Your address proves that these my anticipations are being fully realised and that I have the happij|£ss of seeing the success of places for which I, for ’many years have earnestly labored; and that I carry with me into retirement the regard and esteem of those whose welfare has been my constant' care.

I wish yon a long continued, career of prosperity. I thank yon more than I can say for yonr good wishes, which will lead me oftenta think of you; and if I can ever serve you, you will find me most ready to show by any means in my power, ray regard for the people of Hawkers Bay. G. Grey.