1863-1864 Maori Chief's Visit to England and Queen Victoria Last updated: 04 February 2012
"A project that has been described as a speculation, an idealistic dream, a confidence trick, a peace mission, an educational tour..." [Hariru Wikitoria by Brian Mackrell p15].
New Zealand Company Ship 'London' Last updated: 02 November 2011
William Jenkins and his wife Catherine Jane (nee Mewis) and their two children were on the 1842 voyage to Wellington. Both children, John Wesley Jenkins and Jane Tutin Jenkins died at sea. This document contains references to this ship from 1832 to 1870. The final fate of this vessel is at present unknown by this researcher.
John Morrison (1824-1911) Last updated: 02 September 2009
As New Zealand Government Agent in London from 1858-1875 John provided services to central government and provincial councils. This included financial advice and the shipment of a great variety of materials and people to New Zealand. His correspondence is voluminous.
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