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No. 27. The Seceetaey, General Post Office, Wellington, to Messrs. Hendebson and Macfablane, Auckland. (Telegram ) Wellington, 20th August, 1902. It is now believed that Agent-General's cable meant that we should get Mr .Spreckels to direct that "Ventura" call at Fanning Island on outgoing voyage. Would you ask Mr. Spreckels to arrange this, or would you prefer that we should cable him ?

No. 28. Messrs. Hendeeson and Macpaelane, Auckland, to the Seceetaey, General Post Office, Wellington. (Telegram ) Auckland, 20th August, 1902. As suggested, am cabling Mr. Spreckels to arrange, if possible, "Ventura" call Fanning Island. Will advise you as soon as reply comes to hand.

No. 29. The Hon. the Acting-Peemieb to the Agent-Geneeal. (Telegram.) Wellington, 20th August, 1902. Youb telegram nineteenth : Spreckels requested instruct outgoing steamer call Fanning.

No. 30. Messrs. Hendebson and Macpablane, Auckland, to the Secbetaey, General Post Office, Wellington. (Telegram ) Auckland, 22nd August, 1902. Befeeence Fanning Island : San Francisco cables they have arranged for " Sierra " make first call.

No. 31. The Seceetaey, General Post Office, Wellington, to Messrs. Hendeeson and Macfablane, Auckland. (Telegram ) Wellington, 25th August, 1902. Fanning Island and your telegram 22nd : Am I to understand that " Ventura " will not call at Fanning Island ? Kindly reply sharp.

No. 32. Messrs. Hendeeson and Macpaelane, Auckland, to the Secbetaby, General Pose Office, Wellington. (Telegram.) Auckland, 25th August, 1902. " Vbntuba " will not call Fanning Island this trip.

No. 33. The Hon. the Acting-Pbemieb to the Agent-Geneeal. (Telegram ) Wellington, 25th August, 1902. Fanning Island and my telegram twentieth: Now learn outgoing steamer will not touch at island " Sierra," leaving Auckland nineteenth September, will be first vessel calling.

No. 34. The Seceetaey, General Post Office, Wellington, to Messrs. Hbndebson and Macpablane, Auckland. Gentlemen — General Post Office, Wellington, 27th August, 1902. In 'reply to your letter of the 20th instant [not printed], I have pleasure in forwarding herewith, as requested, three copies of the San Francisco mail-service contract I have, &c, Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Auckland, W. Geay, Secretary.

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