New Zealand History: Two Downing Street Letters dated 1846, addressed to Matthew Whytlaw and written on behalf of 'Secretary Gladstone' [William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1889) Secretary of State for War and the Colonies at the time], both signed and inscribed 'Lyttleton' [George William Lyttelton, 4th Baron Lyttelton], Framed and glazed CONDITION: Letter dated 13th March 1846 Sir I am directed? by Mr Secretary Gladstone to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of 7th.. and to acquaint you in reply, that on a consideration of the statements which your letter contains, ***n if your view of the conduct of the local authorities of New Zealand could be made good, Mr Gladstone does not consider that it would be for him to propose that your ? .. in New Zealand, under the circumstances which you describe, should be made a ?... of the community. This being the view, which, with what***r respect, it is his duty to make known to you, Mr Gladstone does not anticipate you will con... to desire an interview with him on the subject. I am Sir Your obedient humble servant Lyttleton.