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49 Cambridge Street, Hyde Park, London — The Committee agrees he should be Sectional Hon. Treasurer and look after money received from New Zealand. Congratulates him on the success of the appeal to Dr Collins. Requests a statement on finances be periodically sent to her to be filed by Mrs Riddel.

Bedford Hotel, Brighton — Is compiling a report of the Fund for the Committee. Borrowed the Pass Book from the bank to clarify the balance. The final payment from New Zealand appears to be omitted. Asks for clarification.

49 Cambridge Street, Hyde Park — Duncan and Flockhart Co. overcharged them £1 on their bill of November 26, so has credited £1 to their account.

No. 1 Hospital Ship — Has been ordered to proceed to New Zealand with a ship of sick and wounded, despite him feeling it is a waste of money and a well equipped ship.

Table outlining the types and weights of food to be portioned for patients. With a note from W. E. Collins.

No. 1 Hospital Ship, The High Seas — The total amount he collected for the Anaesthetic Emergency Fund was around £2500, much more than expected. Heard Hospitals are being taken over by the government and therefore would not require further fundraising. The Maheno was initially to travel from Alexandria to Southampton, but was later diverted to assist wounded soldiers, who they have been transporting around.

33 Hobson Street, Wellington, New Zealand — Dr Collins is on the hospital ship 'Maheno'. Mr Twentyman offered £3 to the Anaesthetics Emergency Fund. Is proud of New Zealand fighters, but upset about the situation in Gallipolli. Had lunch with the Hon. Dr Pomare on the S.S. Arawa.

32 Hobson Street — Will left on the hospital ship before the letter arrived, but she will send him a copy. The Fund has been closed. In total, £2520 will have been sent. Babs will be married on 12 August in India.

His sister Gwenny has been approached as their successor, but probably won't take the role. The cheque accidentally included a sum that was already paid. Approaching the papers about the New Zealand donation is unnecessary. Agrees funds should not be sent to Serbia, but to France, with some kept for the Dardanelles when requested by New Zealand.

49 Cambridge Street — The Holton case was passed to Mr Hawkins as it was complicated and urgent. Appears to have received the wrong amount of money. Will return if so. Considering sending a further statement of donations to papers, but doesn't think it will be printed. Mislaid Dr Collins' address. Mrs Riddel wants to send supplies to Serbia but she is against it. Asks his opinion.

32 Hobson Street, Wellington - Pleased the Committee is satisfied. The money has slowed as people are subscribing to the 'fund for the relief of the wounded'. The total amount sent is about £2000. A medical journal indicated the government took over the small hospitals. David doing much better.

Dr Collins cabled another £1040. Has thanked him and sent a cutting of the letter in the Morning Post. Wonders when their successor will be appointed.

32 Hobson Street, Wellington - The Fund is being closed as no more money is being received and Will is leaving on a hospital ship. Around £200 remains to be sent. Is taking Babs to India to marry Harry Milsom before he is deployed to the front. Will visit if she ends up in England afterwards.

Apologises for not responding to letters. Agrees with informing the Record Department on the Anaesthetics Emergency Fund's activities. Encloses an letter from Dr Collins. Duncan Flockhart and Co. have receipted their bill. Would prefer 'the Maori tribe business' be left out. He is associated with the 'Ngati Huia' and 'Ngati Rakawa' iwi.

£1050 was received from New Zealand in the three weeks following an appeal for donations. It was collected by Dr Collins and sent with the help of the New Zealand Government and High Commissioner.

Encloses copy of letter received from National Relief Fund. Mrs Riddel might send account of Anaesthetics Emergency Fund. Asks his view. Proposes 'statement of moneys' received from England and Scotland. Asks how to describe his relationship to New Zealand and which 'Maori tribe' he is connected to. Asks for Dr Collins' exact title. Requests Fiona Macleod papers back.

Letters, drafts, and copy-letters, largely relating to Huia Onslow's role as Secretary of the Soldiers and Sailor's Families Association, London North West District, particularly the numerous donations to the Anaesthetics Emergency Fund from New Zealand. Correspondents include: Elizabeth A. Sharp, the other Secretary of the Fund: George Frederick Copus of the New Zealand High Commission: William Edward Collins, doctor, on board the New Zealand Hospital Ship 'Maheno' (one letter encloses a printed diet table for a hospital ship or carrier); Duncan Flockhart & Co., Manufacturing Chemists.