The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 76
Premier's Office (Department of Agriculture), Wellington, N.Z., 5th June, 1897
5th June, 1897.
The bearer, Mr. John Holmes, has been appointed a special Fibre Commissioner to inquire into the fibre trade of the world as affecting this colony.
Any assistance rendered him will be received as a favour to the colony.
John McKenzie
, Acting Premier.