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volume) of the "Prime Quattro Edizioni della ' Divina Commedia' " published by George John, Lord Vernon, in 1858. In this case the first two of the above conditions would apply—namely, that the recipients should be willing to defray the cost of packing and carriage, and of binding the sheets. The total expense involved in all the above conditions (exclusive of the carriage, which will of course vary in each case) is estimated at £2 10s. if the four volumes are sent out in sheets, and at £3 10s. if they are sent bound in the same manner as those originally distributed by Lord Vernon. Will you kindly say : (1.) Whether desires to accept the gift now offered by Lady Vernon on the above conditions ? (2.) If so, whether it would be preferred that the volumes should be sent bound, or in sheets? Will you also kindly address your reply to Mr. Henry Frowde, Oxford University Press Warehouse, Amen Corner, London, E.G.

No. 87. (Circular.) Sic, — Downing Street, 31st August, 1886. With reference to my predecessor's despatch general of the 16th of April last, I have the honour to transmit to you, for publication in the colony under your government, a copy of the International Copyright Act passed in the last session of Parliament. I have also the honour to enclose a copy of the parliamentary paper noted in the margin, containing further correspondence respecting the formation of an International Copyright Union, in continuation of the paper enclosed in Lord Granville's despatch above referred to. I have, &c, EDWAED STANHOPE. The Officer Administering the Government of New Zealand.

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No. 88. (New Zealand, No. 72.) Sib, — Downing Street, 31st August, 1886. I have the honour to transmit to you, for communication to your Government, a copy of a despatch from Viscount Lyons to the Earl of Eosebery, reporting a conversation which he had held with M. de Freycinet respecting the despatch of French rccidivistes to New Caledonia. I have, &c, EDWAED STANHOPE. Governor Sir W. F. D. Jervois, G.C.M.G., C.8., &c.

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No. 89. (New Zealand, No. 73.) Sir, — Downing Street, Ist September, 1886. I am directed by the Secretary of State to transmit to you, with reference to your Despatch No. 1, of the 2nd January, the document specified in the annexed schedule. I have, &c, EOBEET G. W. HEKBEBT. The Officer Administering the Government of New Zealand.

Enclosure. ExtkAct from a LEtfTEB from the University of London to the Colonial Office, dated 24th August, 1886. In compliance with applications from the Governors of Barbadoes and New Zealand, I have the honour, in the absence of the Registrar, to Forward to you herewith two sealed packets containing a supply of questions for the ensuing B.A. examination to be held in those two colonies.

Date. Description of Document. 24th August, 1886 Extract from a letter from the Registrar of London University, forwarding a packet of papers for the B.A. examination.