[Sewell, Henry?] Letter, 4 October 1853, Wellington [to?]. Discusses conflict with Grey over issue of constitution and responsible government. Disappointed by Featherston's support of Grey. Praises Stafford. Puts forward reasons why seat of government should be moved from Auckland to a more central position. Possibility of separation of North and South Islands. Includes list of 8 propositions concerning financial and administrative affairs of the colony. Transcript (handwritten), 9 pages.
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS. Archives. A-42. Series A
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Rutherford's research for a biography of Grey was carried out over a long period, and although most of the material collected for direct use in writing the biography is in Series A, extensive notes on Grey occur throughout the whole collection (see index).
Dates
- 1926 - 1963
Creator
- From the Collection: Auckland Provincial Centennial Council. Historical Research Committee (Organization)
- From the Collection: Mair, Gilbert (Person)
- From the Collection: Dillon, Constantine Augustus (Person)
- From the Collection: Rutherford, J. (James) (Person)
- From the Collection: Clendon, James Reddy (Person)
- From the Collection: Sewell, Henry (Person)
- From the Collection: Mathew, Felton (Person)
- From the Collection: Hobbs, John (Person)
- From the Collection: Russell, Andrew Hamilton (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Not restricted
Extent
From the Collection: 2.9 metres (29 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