Gapes, George

Production date
1881
1880-1889
Description
A letter written by Lieutenant George Gapes of the Thames Naval Brigade to Elizabeth May McDonald (later his wife) prior to the advance on Parihaka. This is a love letter which also illustrates the mood of the troops. Written 3 November 1881.
Digital transcription available.
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Object detail

Production date

1881
1880-1889

Subject person

George Gapes

Elizabeth May McDonald

Classification

letter/s/(for Archives)

Item list

Part 1

Letter.

Digital file

Transcription.

Accession number

ARC2002-753

Collection type

My shortlist

Subject place

Parihaka Pungarehu Taranaki New Zealand Polynesia Oceania North Island

Subject

Letter writing Communication

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