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Smith, E.R. Letter, 29 May 1895, Dunedin, to F.J. Moss [Rarotonga]. Requests information regarding the history of the Dunedin City guards (army corps. of which M. was first Captain). News of M's family. Reports death of Bishop Patrick Moran and expresses surprise over the number of Catholics in Dunedin. Holograph signed, 2 leaves., 1895 - 1895

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

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

  • 1895 - 1895

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:
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Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand