Moss, Frederick George. Letter, 16 Dec 1887, Raiatea Island [Society Islands] to F.J. Moss [Auckland]. Relates to the French administration and native plans to overthrow it. Suggests the island would be suitable as a coaling station after the opening of the Panama Canal. Holograph signed, 3 folios., 1887 - 1887
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSS. Archives. A-33. Series 1. Sub-Series 1/8. Item 1/8/13
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
- 1887 - 1887
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