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No. 19. NEW SOUTH WALES. Government House, Sydney, 2nd July, 1864. Sir,— I have the honor to introduce to you tha bearer of this letter, the Honorable Joseph Docker, M L.C., whom I have nominated to act as Commissioner in New Zealand, in accordance with the request contained in your communication to me of date February sth, 1864. I have, &c., John Young. His Excellency Sir George Grey, K.C.B. &c, &c, &.C.

No. 20. Government House, Hobartown, Tasmania. 20th June, 1864. Sir, — I have the honor to inform you that the bearer of this letter, Mr. Ronald Campbell Gunn, is the gentleman I have named as Commissioner from Tasmania, for selecting a place in Cook's Straits for the future Capital of New Zealand. I have, &c, T. Gore Browne. His Excellency Sir George Grey, X.C.8., &c, &c, &c.

No. 21. FOR HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. The only step now necessary to be taken by His Excellency the Governor appears to be to ask the Governors of New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania to request the Commissioners to communicate with each other, and appoint a meeting at such place in Cook's Straits and at such time as will meet their convenience. On arrival, a Steamer will be placed at their disposal, and the Sub -Treasurer will be instructed to pay all sums that may be required to defray the Commissioners' expenses. Fredk. Whitakeii. 9th May, 1864.

No. 22. General Post Office, Auckland, 21st July, 1864. Sir,— As the Commissioners appointed by the Governors of the Australian Colonies, with reference to the site for the seat of Government in Cook's straits, will meet in Wellington soon after the end of this present month, I am directed to remind you of the arrangement made by you with the Hon. Mr. Whitaker, to have a steamer ready at the disposal of the Commissioners on their arrival. I have,&c, G. Eliott Eliott, Secretary. R. J. Duncan, Esq., New Zealand Steam Navigation Company, Wellington.

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SEAT OF GOVERNMENT TO COOK'S STRAITS.