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Letter from Archdeacon Henry Williams to Te Waka Nene, Oketopa (October) 15, 1847

documentary heritage
  • Description

    Regarding the Land Question as it related to Maori and European relationships and the Treaty of Waitangi - Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

  • Other Id

    14243 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-554 (Reference Number)

  • Department

Images and documents

Catalogue

  • Object Type
  • Name/Title
    Letter from Archdeacon Henry Williams to Te Waka Nene, Oketopa (October) 15, 1847
  • Primary Maker
  • Date
    1847
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    1p on 1 leaf ; 325mm x 204mm.

  • Language
    Te Reo Māori
  • Collection
  • Level of Current Record
    Child
  • Is Part Of
  • Public Access Text

    The Land Question relates to Governor Grey's accusation that the cause of the Northern War in New Zealand was the missionaries purchase of land. ; Translated by David Simmons.

    [Keywords: Correspondence, Colonialism, Religion, Property, Land, Ownership, Conflict, Flag]

  • Copyright
    No known copyright restrictions
  • Last Update
    07 Jul 2023
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