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NEW ZEALAND. (No. 94.)

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REPORTS EXHIBITING THE PAST AND PRESENT

MY LORD,

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Copy of a DESPATCH from Governor GREY to Earl GREY.

Government House, Auckland, July 12, 1849. In reference to my Despatch, No. 93, of the 9th instant, transmitting the Blue Books for these colonies, and the usual Annual Reports, I think it right to call your Lordship's attention to the fact, that the Blue Books only record the state of the European settlements and of the European population, it having been found impossible to obtain any accurate information regarding the actual number of the native population, the extent of land they have under cultivation, and the quantity of produce of each kind which they grow. The Blue Books, therefore, convey no real idea of the actual wealth of the colony, of the progress it has made, or of the large amount of produce which is now brought to market by the native population; efforts shall, however, be made in ensuing years to obtain accurate information upon these points, and I think that your Lordship will, when put in possession of this information, be both surprised and gratified to find what rapid advances in civilization and in agricultural pursuits the natives are yearly making.

The Right Hon. Earl Grey,

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&c. &c.

I have, &c.,

(Signed)

G. GREY.

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