I enclose for your record, and for the information ot members of the Victoria College Council (if you think fit), but not for publication beyond the Council, a copy of correspondence between Professor von Zedlitz and myself.

The effect of the correspondence may be of use in allaying any feeling of doubt which might otherwise exist whether the position of Professor von Zedlitz as a resident in the country has been considered and defined by the Government.

Legislative Council,

20/5/15.

H. Ostler, Esq.,

Chairman Victoria College Council, Wellington.

Note.—The following letter was sent by the Minister in May:—

The Chairman, Victoria College Council.

Sir,—

You are at liberty to make any use, public or private, of the correspondence between myself and Professor von Zedlitz of which I sent a copy to Mr. Ostler.

I have the honour to be, your obedient servant,

(Sgd.) H. D. Bell.