EXPLANATORY LETTER. 
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In forwarding to you tliis Report, may I be permitted to 
express my earnest hope, that the results obtained during my 
exploration will ultimately be such as to advance the best 
interests of this Province. 
I have the honour to be, 
Sir, 
Your obedient servant, 
Julius Haast. 
lo his Honour the Superintendent , 
Nelson. 
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