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Correspondence between Major Cyprian Bridge and Archdeacon Henry Williams, 1848

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  • Description

    Letter from Major Cyprian Bridge to Archdeacon Henry Williams, undated [April 1848?], regarding the accusations and rumours that Bridge was insulted by Hone Heke when he visited the Chief in Waimate. Heke reportedly asked Bridge to remove his pipe from his mouth.

    Includes a draft written by Williams to Bridge on the inner fold of the Bridge's letter and dated April 1848, Paihia, acknowledging Williams' awareness of the remark made by Hone Heke and considered it 'proof of the extraordinary free & easy manner of Heke'.

  • Other Id

    MS-1991-75-21 (Reference Number)

    13555 (Presto content ID)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Correspondence between Major Cyprian Bridge and Archdeacon Henry Williams, 1848
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams (Compiler)

     Colonel Cyprian Bridge (Creator)

  • Date
    1848
  • Physical Description

    2pp on 1 leaf ; 225 x 182 mm (folded) ; 225 x 363 mm (open)

  • Language
    English
  • Collection
    Algar Williams
  • Level of Current Record
    Child
  • Is Part Of

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • Public Access Text

    [Keywords: Land, Letter, Correspondence, Missionary, Colonial, Hone Heke, Pipe]

  • Subject Notes
    Colonel Cyprian Bridge (1807-1885) arrived in New Zealand in 1845 as a Major serving with the 58th Regiment. He took part in the battles of Puketutu (May 1845), Ohaeawai (July 1845), Ruapekapeka (Jan. 1846), and the action at Kapotai Pa (1845). He left New Zealand with the 58th Regiment in 1858 and was appointed to command the Regiment.
    Auckland War Memorial Museum holds Colonel Bridge's Mess Dress uniform, Regimental Colour of the 58th Regiment, Mess Dress Jacket, Tunic, Regimental Badge, Original Diary and watercolours
  • Last Update
    05 Sep 2023
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