First published in 1885, this book provides valuable insights into the discussions and debates around the federation of the Australian colonies. It includes various letters and documents related to the topic, making it a fascinating primary source for anyone interested in the history of Australia during the late 19th century. This work was published by the Great Britain Colonial Office. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.