Correspondence and other papers relating to the War of 1914–1918. (1914 – 1922).
Scope and Contents
The correspondence, which consists mainly of despatches exchanged between the High Commissioner and Consul-General, the Agent and Consul and the Tongan Government, deals with the outbreak of hostilities, the restriction of enemy aliens, measures to prevent trade with the enemy, the conduct of the war abroad and the liquidation of German firms, particularly of the Deutsche Plantagen und Gesellschaft der Südsee Inseln (D.H.P.G.)
Dates
- 1855-1959
Creator
- From the Collection: Great Britain. High Commission for Western Pacific Islands (Organization)
- From the Collection: Great Britain. Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Not restricted.
Conditions Governing Use
© UK Crown copyright. Digital versions are licenced under the UK Open Government Licence v3.0
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Extent
From the Collection: 24 metres
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Western Pacific Archives, University of Auckland Repository