Letters to Sir William Denison from Sir George Grey and Sir Charles Wood, 1852-1863

 
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File C78-82
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C78: Lord Grey (London) to Denison, 26 Feb. 1852: Grey's imminent departure from Colonial Office; agrees that continuance of convict transportation is necessary, especially following the discovery of gold; convict assignment system; refers to Mauritius emigration ordinance; great value of Denison's services to Van Diemen's Land.

The letters from Sir Charles Wood refer to Denison's administration of Madras.

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