Māori Wars - Officer's Letter - Captain J.H. Culme Seymour

Date30th July 1864DescriptionTranscript of Letter from Captain John Hobart Culme Seymour (later Brevet Major) written to his father dated 30th July 1864 in response to a letter he received from his father dated 19th May 1864.

His correspondence was written at the conclusion of the wars in Tauranga and writes about the surrender of arms by Ngāiterangi and writes at length about the encounters with Māori warriors during the skirmishes of Te Ranga.

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Kaitiakitanga StatementThis item reflects the social attitudes of its time and may use language and imagery considered harmful today. Special care must be taken when using the item to uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within. Also consider normal copyright and privacy when re-using this item.RestrictionsNo restrictions apply. However copyright may apply. Please contact research@tauranga.govt.nz if you wish to view this material.AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Māori War Letters: J.H.Culme Seymour

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Start here:Battle of Te Ranga, June 21, 1864 (Event)

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Māori Wars - Officer's Letter - Captain J.H. Culme Seymour