The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 76
96/1771 "Premier's Office, No. 682. Wellington, 11th June, 1896
11th June, 1896.
Sir,—I have the honor to inform you that you have been appointed Chief Reporter of the Parliamentary Hansard Staff vice Mr C. C. N. Barron, retired. Your salary will be at the rate of £400 per annum as from 11th June, 1896, with liberty after completion of Hansard each session to take outside work.
Your most obedient servant,
J. Grattan Grey
, Esq.,R. J. Seddon
." Assembly Buildings, Wellington.