[Chalmers, James] Letter, 2 Aug 1896, Fly River [New Guinea] to F.J. Moss [Rarotonga]. Concerns teaching of natives and attempts to control the sale of liquor. Predicts that Rarotongans as a people will not last more than 25 years as a result of liquor. Holograph signed, 2 folios. , 1896 - 1896
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS. Archives. A-33. Series 1. Sub-Series 1/4. Item 1/4/1
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
- 1896 - 1896
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
Contact:
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand
specialcollections@auckland.ac.nz
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand
specialcollections@auckland.ac.nz