Cheeseman, Thomas Frederic, curator of the Auckland Museum. Letter, 2 Sep 1898, Auckland, to F.J. Moss [Rarotonga]. Reports proposed visit to the Cook Islands to collect botanical specimens. Expresses sympathy over M's treatment by the NZ Government. Holograph signed, 1 folio., 1898 - 1898
Scope and Contents
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
- 1898 - 1898
Creator
- From the Collection: Moss, Frederick J (Frederick Joseph) (Person)
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
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand
specialcollections@auckland.ac.nz