Historical Records of New Zealand

W. Fox Strangways To Right Hon. H. Labouchere

W. Fox Strangways To Right Hon. H. Labouchere.

Foreign Office, 11th August, 1839.

Sir,—

I am directed by Viscount Palmerston to acquaint you, for the information of the Marquis of Normanby, that, in compliance with His Lordship’s request, a Commission has been made out for Captain Hobson as Her Majesty’s Consul in New Zealand; and I transmit to you herewith copies of the instructions which have been addressed to Captain Hobson.

I am, &c.,

W. Fox Strangways.

The Right Honorable Henry Labouchere, &c., &c.