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to forward herewith copy of a memorandum, dated the 6th March, received from my Prime Minister giving the information required. I have, &c, ISLINGTON, The Eight Hon. Lewis V. Harcourt, P.C., &c, Governor. Secretary of State for the Colonies.

No. 69. New Zealand, No. 35. Sik, — Government House, Wellington, 17th March, 1911. I have the honour to transmit to you copy of a memorandum, dated the 9th March, 1911, received from my Prime Minister, through the Hon. Geo. Fowlds, asking me to approve that certain New Zealand regiments be allied to King Edward's Horse. 2. I shall be glad if you will inform me whether there is any objection to my acceding to the request. I have, &c, ISLINGTON, The Right Hon. Lewis V. Harcourt, P.C., &c, Governor. Secretary of State for the Colonies.

Enclosure. Prime Minister's Office, Wellington, 9th March, 1911. Memorandum for His Excellency the Governor. King Edward's Horse. — New Zealand Begiments allied to. The Premier presents his compliments to His Excellency the Governor, and respectfully requests that His Excellency be pleased to approve that the undermentioned regiments in the various military districts be allied to King Edward's Horse (lately known as the " King's Colonials "). This custom appertains in all other oversea dominions and colonies : — Present Designation of Regiment. New Designation. Ist Regiment North Canterbury Mounted Ist Regiment New Zealand Mounted Ritles. Rifles Ist Regiment. Wellington Mounted Rifles... 2nd Regiment New Zealand Mounted Rifles. Ist Regiment Otago Mounted Rifles ... sth Regiment New Zealand Mounted Rifles. Ist Regiment Auckland Mounted Rifles ... Bth Regiment New Zealand Mounted Rifles. Geo. Fowlds, For Prime Minister.

No. 70. New Zealand, No. 37. Sir, — Government House, Wellington, 17th March, 1911. With reference to your circular despatch of the 21st September, 1910, on the subject of the new public seals, I have the honour to inform you, in accordance with your request, that no change is desired by my Government in the design of the seal beyond that rendered necessary by the accession of His Majesty. I have, &c, ISLINGTON, The Right Hon. Lewis V. Harcourt, P.C., &c, Governor. Secretary of State for the Colonies. No. 71. New Zealand, No. 38. Sir, — Government House, Wellington, 17th March, 1911. With reference to your despatch, No. 288, of the 14th December last, covering a letter from the Board of Trade on the subject of certain alterations