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Bishop Patteson’s cross at Nukapu- the Bishop was killed in the house just behind the cross, 1892

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y309A/29

Scope and Contents

204 x 152 mm. A view showing the cross and the palm-thatch hut, with natives clustered around the memorial. Bishop John Patteson was killed in 1871, probably in retaliation for kidnappings by labour ships.

Dates

  • Creation: 1892

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fair condition, fading in from edges.

Finding aid date

2012-09-13 11:28:26+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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