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Letter from Governor George Grey to Reverend H. [Henry] Venn, 12 April 1847

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  • Description

    Typescript copy of a letter from Governor George Grey to Reverend Henry Venn, in regard to missionary land claims and ownership. Governor Grey appeals to Reverend Venn and the newly appointed Bishop to remove those families who he believed acquired land in excess. Grey supports his opinion by suggesting these private land holding stir up animosity between settlers and Maori and are a cause for further land wars.

  • Other Id

    13735 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-201 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Governor George Grey to Reverend H. [Henry] Venn, 12 April 1847
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1847
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    3pp on 3 Leaves ; 256 mm x 205 mm

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

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • Public Access Text

    Government House.

    [Keywords: Land grants, Government, Ownership, Confiscation, Trade, Purchase, Value, Land Question]

  • 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
    No known copyright restrictions
  • Last Update
    07 Jul 2023
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