The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 42

"A.C. 540/"P. 79 No. 143/79 "New Zealand Constabulary, "(Commissioner's Office), "Wellington 25th February, 1878

"A.C. 540/"P. 79 No. 143/79 "New Zealand Constabulary, "(Commissioner's Office), "Wellington 25th February, 1878.

"Sir,—

"Your petition of the 13 instant, addressed to the Hon. the Attorney-General, has been handed over to this Department, with instructions to inform you that your request cannot be acceded to.

"I am, Sir, your obedient servant,

" H. E. Reader

, "Under Secretary.

"Mr. John Graham

Bookseller, Dunedin."