Typescript of The Galbraith letters, 1881

Date1881Reference NumberAms 298Collection SummaryTypescript extracts of letters from John Cameron Galbraith to his family in Glasgow during 1881, describing life in Te Puke, Tauranga and surrounding areas. Last edited by: Kate Charteris

DescriptionCollection comprises 15 pages of typescript from original letters held by the Tauranga Heritage Collection.

James Galbraith came to New Zealand in 1881 in the "Lady Jocelyn" which brought the first group of settlers to George Vesey Stewart's Special Settlement at Te Puke.
Galbraith established the first general store in te Puke. It was called "The Pioneer Store".

See also: Ms 68 and Ams 224CreatorGalbraith, John Cameron, 1860-1907LevelCollectionExtent1 folder Last edited by: Kate Charteris

LanguageEnglish

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Typescript of The Galbraith letters, 1881

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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.Access ConditionsNo access restrictions apply to this collectionAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Ams 298

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Typescript of The Galbraith letters, 1881