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No. 4. The Hon. W. Gisboene to Dr. Peatheeston. Sib, — Colonial Secretary's Office, Wellington, 14th April, 1871. I have the honor to transmit for your information the accompanying copy of a letter, and my reply thereto, on the subject of leave of absence to Mr. W. L. Buller, R.M., at Waugauui, and his services being available to you during his stay in England. I have, &c, I. E. Featherston, Esq., Agent-General for New Zealand. W. Gisboene.

No. 5. The Hon. W. Gisboene to Major Edwabds. Colonial Secretary's Office (Judicial Branch), Sib, — "Wellington, 29th June, 1871. I have the honor to inform you that His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint you to be a Resident Magistrate for the Eesident Magistrate's District of Wanganui, and as such to exercise the extended jurisdiction of the Court up to £100, during the absence of Mr. Buller. Your salary as Resident Magistrate will be at the rate of £200 per annum, and the appointment will date from the Ist proximo. The proper Departments will communicate with you regarding the other offices held by Mr. Buller. I have to request you to be good enough to proceed to your destination with as little delay as possible. I have, <fee, Major Edwards, Wellington. W. Gisboene.

MR. BULLER'S LEAVE OE ABSENCE