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[Moss, Frederick Joseph] Letter, 25 Jan 1894, Auckland, to Lord Onslow [London]. Discusses probability of Cook Islands being placed under Thurston's administration. Expresses view that the natives need time to adopt European ways, and the Cook Islands parliament is the only free Maori parliament in the world. Typescript copy, incomplete, 1 leaf., 1894 - 1894

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS. Archives. A-33. Series 1. Sub-Series 1/1. Item 1/1/30

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Collection includes family correspondence; MSS of several incomplete books; file on the Makea Daniela trial; Cook Islands official papers; New Zealand parliamentary papers relating to the Cook Islands; notebooks; newspaper clippings; social ephemera (1876-1904).

The papers appear to have been compiled by Moss' daughter Amy and they reflect the concern of the family to refute the accusations made against their father and to clear the name of Makea Daniela.

Dates

  • 1894 - 1894

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Not restricted

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 metres (6 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, University of Auckland Repository

Contact:
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand