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It gives me great pleasure to observe that these advantages are due to a^ variety of causes, of which alf are alike gratifying,—the cordial co-operation of the civil, military, and naval authorities,—the wise forethought of yourself and General Cameron in preparing for the ascent of the Waikato river,' —the hearty assistance of the settlers, —the soundness of your plan of campaign,—the military skill and capacity for command of General Cameron, the universal confidence which he seems to have inspired, and the unvarying gallantry and steadiness of Her Majesty's soldiers and sailors of all ranks. I sincerely congratulate you, them, and the colony on the results which have been accomplished. I have, &c, Governor Sir George Grey, X.C.8.. Newcastle. &C, &C., &■: No. .">. COPY OF A DESPATCH from his grace the dike of KOTOASTLE, k.g., to GOV t!NOB 318 GEOBGE grey, _c.b. (No. 24.) Downing Street, "February 23, 1864. Sir, — I have received your Despatch, No. 170, of the 3rd of December, forwarding copy of a resolution of tlie Legislative Council of New Zealand, accepting the responsibility of the management of Native Affairs. I trust that the recent successes will enable the Legislature to initiate such measures as will be calculated to restore and perpetuate a cordial friendship between tlie European and Maori -aces. I have, &c, Governor Sir George Grey, X.C.8.. Newcastle. &<■.. S*c. &c. No. G. COPY OF A DESPATCH FROM C. FORTKSiTE. ESQ., m.j\. to governor sib geobge gbey, K.C.B. (No. 35.) Downing Street, March 20, 1864. Sic, I have received your Despatch, No. 2, of the -ith January, enclosing copy of one to yourself from Sir Duncan Cameron, reporting thai he had occupied Ngaruawahia, the residence of the so-called Maori king. I trust that your anticipations of the good results which will arise from the adoption of this step will prove correct. 1 I have, tl-e. Governor Sir George Grey, X.C.8., C. Foetescue. tfce., ifcc, &c. (fn the absence and by authority of the Secretary of State.) No. 7. copy of a DESPATCH from c. fobtescl . esq., k.p., i jveknob 3_ geobge gbey, k.c.b. (No 36.) Downing Street, March 23, 1864. Sir, — I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch, No. 0, of the Ith January, enclosing letters from Colonel Carey, commanding the Thames expeditionary force, reporting that he had successfully performed the duty for which he had been detached, of establishing a line ot "military posts, and opening the communication between the firth of the Thames and the river AVaikato. I am glad to obsene that out of the 843 men under Colonel (larey's command 340 belong to differentColonial Corps, and I notice with satisfaction the valuable assistance afforded by the Naval Volunteers. I have also to acknowledge your Despatch, No. 4, of the Ith of January, enclosing a report from Captain Jackson, commanding the Eorest Bangers, of his having surprised a party of the natives in the bush, who were in possession at the time of a great amount of property which had been plundered from Europeans. I quite concur in Sir 1). Cameron's opinion that Captain Jackson and those who acted with him deserve groat credit for the manner in which they followed up the track of these natives, who were clearly more or less implicated in the outrages which have been committed. I have, &c, Governor Sir George Grey, X.C.1!.. C. Fobtesi i c, &c, &c, .tc. (In the absence and by authority of the Secretary of State.) No. 8. O'l'T OF A DESPATCH FBOM THIS RIGHT HONOUR! r. 11. EDWARD r.VHD WELL. M.l.. TO GOVEESOB SIE GEOBGE OBEY. K.C.B. (No. 63.) Sir,— Downing Sf el May 22, ISO 4. I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatches, Nos. 27. 28, and 33, of fhe 15th and 23rd February, transmitting Despatches from Lieutenant-General Sir Duncan Cameron, and a letter from Mr. Mainwairing, reporting the details of an action with the natives, which took place on the Mangapiko river on the 11th February.

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