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Letter from Governor George Grey to Captain Graham, 21 September 1846

documentary heritage
  • Description

    Typescript copy of a letter, informing Captain Graham that a Mr. Meurant was dispatched to act as his interpreter for the proposed meeting between Tamati Waka Nene (Baptised Thomas Walker) and Hone Heke. Government House.

  • Other Id

    13734 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-200 (Reference Number)

  • Department

Images and documents

Catalogue

  • Object Type
  • Name/Title
    Letter from Governor George Grey to Captain Graham, 21 September 1846
  • Primary Maker
  • Date
    1846
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    1p on 1 Leaf ; 252 mm x 212 mm

  • Language
    English
  • Collection
  • Level of Current Record
    Child
  • Is Part Of
  • Public Access Text

    Copy taken from Governor Grey's Letter Book, 1845/1855. (Grey Collection, Auckland Public Library)

    [Keywords: Disputes, Conflict, Cooperation, Justice, Security, Government, Interpreter, Land, Claims, Grants, Complaints]

  • Subject Notes
    Sir George Grey (1812-1898) was appointed Governor to New Zealand in 1845. Throughout his career he faced dwindling government funds and feuding amongst settlers and Maori, primarily over land. Following his first term, he was anointed a Knight Commander of the Order of Bath
  • Copyright
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  • Last Update
    07 Jul 2023
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