William Ashby to Frederick Chesson, 6 September 1882

New Zealand and General Commission Agency
Norgrove Buildings, Clark’s Place,
Bishopsgate Street, Within, London

William Ashby and Co.
Colonial Agents
Hay and Buchanan
Auckland, N.Z.

Dear Sir,

I beg to inform you a steamer will be sailing for New Zealand on the 25th of next month from the Clyde, if the three New Zealand natives have not already taken their passages this would be a good opportunity as fares are low.

Yours faithfully,
William Ashby

F.W. Chesson, Esq
17 King William’s Street
Charing Cross