The Hon. The Colonial Secretary to the Seat of Government Commissioners.
Gentlemen,—
I have the honour to transmit to you the enclosed Commission under the hand of His Excellency the Governor and the Seal of the Colony, confirming your appointments as Commissioners to inquire into and report upon the best site for the seat of Government of this colony on the shores of Cook Straits.
The Hon. Joseph Docker, the Hon. Sir Francis Murphy, and Ronald Campbell Gunn, Esq.
I have, &c.,
William Fox.