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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 29
(Reply to E.)
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(Reply to E.)
Dunedin, N Z.
Grand Lodge, I.O.O.F.,
May 30, 1877.
J. W. Stokes, Esq., M.W.G. Sire, G.L.U.S., I.O.O.F.Dear Sir and Brother,—
Yours of the 4th ult., together with enclosure from Bro. Ridgely, was received by last mail viâ San Francisco. A reply has been sent to the Grand Cor. and Rec. Secretary's communications re the status and charter of our G. Lodge, which, no doubt, will be submitted for your perusal, copy of which has also been forwarded to G. Secy, of Australian G.L.
On behalf of the Order in New Zealand, I have to thank you for your kind expressions respecting our future welfare, and trust that existing misunderstandings will be speedily removed, to our mutual satisfaction. With fraternal regards.
Yours fraternally,
Josh. Braithwaite, G.M., I.O.O.F., N.Z.