Nelson, February 14, 1851.

Gentlemen,—It affords me great satisfaction to have an opportunity of again visiting you at Nelson.

When first I had that pleasure, the prosperity of the poorer classes were not very bright or promising, and it was with much satisfaction that I then found you labouring to inculcate amongst them the habit of laying by some portion of their means as a resource against times of sickness or distress, and as a means of relieving the sufferings of Widows and Orphans.

It is also with great satisfaction that, now in these times of prosperity and peace, I find that you still pursue the same course, wisely remembering that man is never safe from adversity; and that, as we are blessed with increased means, so do our responsibilities increase so to administer these means as to alleviate in the greatest possible degree the wants and sorrows of our fellow-men.

I thank you for your congratulations upon the success which has, under the sanction of Divine Providence, attended my past administration of the affairs of this country.

Such a kindly intended expression of your opinions naturally attaches me to the interests of those from whom it proceeds, and will animate me to exert myself in every way to promote the happiness and prosperity of this settlement. In the pursuit of this object you may rely upon my taking the earliest opportunity of putting the question of Titles to Land upon a firm and satisfactory basis.

I beg that you will convey to the Officers and Brothers in this District my thanks for their flattering address, and that you will assure them that I wish them a long career of continued usefulness, and that they shall always find in me a warm well-wisher and an active friend.

(Signed) G. Grey.

To the Officers and Brothers of the Nelson District of the Order of Oddfellows.

Nelson, 14th February, 1851.

Sir,—I am instructed by the Officers and some of the Members of the Nelson Total Abstinence Society to ascertain if it would be agreeable to His Excellency the Governor to receive them as a Deputation bearing a Memorial, of which the enclosed is a copy.

In case an audience should be granted, oblige me by stating when and where the Deputation may have the honor of waiting upon His Excellency.

I have also the honor to enclose a card of admission for His Excellency and suite to the Ninth Annual Tea and Public Meeting of the Society, with a request that His Excellency will preside on the occasion.

I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant,

R. P. GUTRIDGE,
At W. Houghton's, Bridge-street.

Wodehouse, Esq., (Acting) Private Secretary to His Excellency the Governor-in-Chief.

Nelson, 14th February, 1851.

Sir,—We, the undersigned Officers and Members of the Total Abstinence Society, desire to approach your Excellency with sentiments of respect and esteem.

In case your Excellency should not again visit Nelson, we feel bound to express the gratification we have experienced in witnessing your efforts to promote the moral welfare of all classes of Her Majesty's subjects in New Zealand.

We would more particularly allude to the Ordinance passed by your Excellency prohibiting the sale of spirituous liquors to the aborigines of these islands; this we believe has been productive of much moral and social benefit to the Native Race: we respectfully tender you our humble yet heartfelt thanks for your firmness in the matter.

Your Excellency may rest assured that our best wishes for the happiness of yourself and Lady Grey will ever follow you.

We remain,
Your Excellency's very obedient,
humble Servants,

(Signed) T. Blick,
B. Burn,
B. Crisp,
A. Jackson,
C. Lucas,
A. M'Eachen,
D. M'Gregor,
R. Newth,
R. P. Outhwaite,
T. Pearce,
J. Rilex,
C. Sewell.

To His Excellency Sir George Grey, K.C.B., Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of New Zealand, and its Dependencies, &c., &c., &c.

Nelson, New Zealand,
14th February, 1851.

Gentlemen,—I beg that you will accept my thanks for the flattering address which you have presented to me.

It is very pleasing to me that you, in common with so large a portion of the community,