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Morrow, Arthur, 1842 - 1937 (Lieutenant-Colonel)

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Early reminiscences of Auckland, 1931-06-23

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 278/48
Scope and Contents

A typescript 'to his Excellency the Governor General of New Zealand' (Lord Bledisloe), containing personal recollections written at Bledisloe's suggestion. The reminiscences begin with Morrow's arrival in New Zealand with his father in 1861, and include comments on government, land policy and the Maori Wars. The typescript is accompanied by 'Royal Commonwealth Society library notes', no. 51, March 1961, comprising a verbatim copy of the typescript with an introductory note.

Dates: 1931-06-23
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