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The Hon. H. Feldwick to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) Invercargill, 28th April, 1893. Kindly convey to Mrs. Ballance my deep sympathy with her in her heavy bereavement. Sorrow here universal.

The Hon. Barton Acland to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) Timaru, 29th April, 1893. Thanks for telegram. Please convey my condolence to Mrs. Ballance for great loss. Regret quite unable to go to Wellington.

The Hon. W. Swanson to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) Auckland, 28th April, 1893. Every one here considers the death of Mr. Ballance a public calamity. When Mrs. Ballance can be spoken to, please convey to her my sincere condolence.

The Hon. G. B. Morris to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) Tauranga, 28th April, 1893. We have sustained a great loss, both as a leader and a friend.

The Hon. C. C. Bowen to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) Christchurch, 28th April, 1893. Thanks for your telegram, which I received last night, with very great regret.

The Hon. J. D. Oemond to the Hon. R. J. Seddon.' (Telegram.) Hastings, 28th April, 1893. Sincerely regret your sad news of Premier's death.

The Hon. W. Bolt to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) Dunedin, 28th April, 1893. Am greatly distressed at the sad news. I have lost a friend and the country a great man. The public's regret is deep and sincere.

The Hon. W. C. Walker to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) Christchurch, 28th April, 1893. Convey Mrs. Ballance my heartfelt sympathy. Condolences yourself and colleagues for loss of noble chief.

The Hon. S. Sheimski to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) Oamaru, 28th April, 1893. We are deeply grieved at the sad news. Kindly accept for self and colleagues our united and sincere sympathy. It is a loss the colony can ill afford. Am prevented paying my last respects to him whom I owe so much to, as there is no steamer until Saturday night.

The Hon. H. Feldwick to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) Invercargill, 27th April, 1893. Geeatly regret receiving sad intelligence. Mackintosh and other friends to whom I have shown your message deeply grieved.

The Hon. E. C. Stevens to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) Christchurch, 28th April, 1893. Last night's message, announcing Premier's death, received with much regret.

The Hon. W. Jennings to Mrs. Ballance. (Telegram.) Auckland, 28th April, 1893. Auckland Trade Council express deep sympathy at your loss. A statesman, warm friend, and gentleman New Zealand has to mourn.

The Hon. W. Montgomery to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) Christchurch, 28th April, 1893. The death of our dear friend is a great public calamity and an awful trial to his devoted wife, with whom I deeply sympathize in her overwhelming sorrow.

The Hon. J. MacGeegoe to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. Deae Mr. Seddon,— Dunedin, 28th April, 1893. I have to thank you for your consideration in telegraphing to me about Mr. Ballance. His death has caused universal sorrow here, and the utmost sympathy for Mrs. Ballance. I have to mourn the loss of a good friend and personal benefactor as well as of a political leader. It is pleasant; to see with what affectionate regard his personality is spoken of here. I shall write Mrs, Ballance later on. Very sincerely yours, The Hon. R. J. Seddon. J. MacGeegoe.