Catalogue
Catalogue
Object Type
Name/Title
Letter from Major Cyprian Bridge, 58th Regiment, Wahapu, to the Venerable Archdeacon Henry Williams, Paihia, dated 18 April 1848
Primary Maker
Date
1848
Physical Description
1p on 1 leaf ; 254 x 203 mm
Language
English
Collection
Level of Current Record
Child
Is Part Of
Public Access Text
[Keywords: Land, Letter, Correspondence, Missionary, Colonial, Hone Heke]
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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