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The Proclamation at Motu-Motu, November 10th, 1884

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3084A/21

Scope and Contents

285 x 230 mm. The first of a sequence of three photographs (see Y3084A/3 and Y3084A/39), showing sailors standing to attention while Erskine (to left of flagstaff in white topee, blue jacket, and holding a paper) reads the proclamation. Two officers stand by the flagstaff with the White Ensign and the Union Jack, waiting to raise the flags.

Dates

  • Creation: 1884

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fair condition, apart from some slight fading in from edges.

Finding aid date

2011-02-02 12:23:47+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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