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I have received with much satisfaction these accounts of the gallantry displayed by the officers and men of both the regular and Colonial forces who were engaged on this occasion. I have, &c, Governor Sir George Grey, K.C.I . Edwabd Cardwell. &c, &c, &c. No. 9. copy of a DESPATCH from the right honourable edward cardwell, m.p., to governor sic GEORGE GREY, K.C.li. (No. 55.) Downing Street, May 23,1864. Sib, — I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch, No. 3-1, of the 27th February, enclosing copy of a report from Lieutenant-General Sir Duncan Cameron of the operations of the force under his command upon the 21st and 22nd of February, which resulted in the complete rout of the rebel natives and the occupation of an important position. I am fully sensible of the excellency of the arrangements which he made, and also of the admirable conduct of the officers and men under his command. It affords me also much pleasure to notice the testimony -which General Cameron has borne to the discipline and efficiency of the Colonial Defence Force, which he states is chiefly due to the example and exertions of Lieutenant-Colonel Nixon, who has the command of the force. And I trust that by your next Despatches you will be able to inform me that this gallant officer had recovered from his wounds. I have also to request that you will convey to the Bishop of New Zealand an expression of my sincerest thanks for the invaluable services which, at a great personal risk and inconvenience, he has rendered to General Cameron and the troops under his command. I have, &c, Governor Sir George Grey, K.C.B. Edward Cardwell. &c. &c, &c. No. 10. copy of a DESPATCH from the bight honourable edwabd cardwell. m.p., to governor SIR GEORGE GREY, K.C.B. (No. 58.) Sir,— Downing Street, May 2G, 1864. I have received your Despatch, No. 35, of the 29th of February, transmitting a memorandum by your .Responsible Advisers, in relation to my predecessor's Despatch, No. 113, of the 26th of November last. It is very satisfactory to me to find that your responsible advisers adopt the principles expressed in that Despatch, and are resolved to carry into effect the measures which it, has been decided to adopt in regard to the land of the rebel natives in a spirit of prudence and justice. I have nothing to add to the expression of opinion on this subject conveyed to you in my Despatch, No. 43, of the 26th ultimo. I have, &c., Governor Sir George Grey, X.C.8.. Edwabd Cardwell. &c, &c, &c. No. 11. copi oe a DESPATCH from the bight honoubabm* edward cardwell. m.p., to govki.noi; si B GEOBGE OBEY, K.I .ii. (No. 50.) Si!:,— Downing Street, Mot 26,1864. 1 have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch, No. 40, of the 7th of March, transmitting a translation of a letter addressed by Win. Thompson to some chiefs on tlie East coast of the Island, in which he describes the recenf actions with the troops. I have. &c, Governor Sir George Grey, K.C.B. Edwarii (Jardwei.l. <_•., <$.c. &c. No. 12. COPY 01' A DESPATCH FBOM THE RIGHT HONOiaA.ii. EDWARD CABDWEIX, M.P., TO GOVERNOR SIB GEOBGE <■ I. f, E.I .B. (No. 60.) Sib, — Downing Street, May 26, 1864. I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch, No. 41, of the Bth of March, transmitting a translation of a letter addressed to you hy the chief of the AVhakatohca tribe, which contains a declaration of war.

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