Historical Records of New Zealand
Pitt Street, Sydney, 20th January, 1826
Sir,—
Returning to you the enclosed letter and memorial of Mr. John Busby, I have the honor of acquainting you, in reply page 648 to your inquiry of the 13th instant, that the object of the last voyage of the brig Elizabeth-Henrietta to New Zealand was to promote the civilization of the inhabitants of that island, by supplying them with British manufactures in exchange for their flax.
I have, &c.,
F. Goulburn.
Honble. Alexander McLeay, Colonial Secretary.