Letter of thanks from Lt.Col. C.L. Matthews of the 68th Durham Light Infantry to Major Genl H.G. Robley

Date16 August 1929Reference NumberAms 261/3DescriptionFront: Letter from Lieutenant colonel C.L. Matthews of 68th Durham Light Infantry stationed at Mustapha Barracks, Alexandria. He sends thanks for receipt of "Bay of Plenty Times" with the account of Rowles in it and also sends a cheque to the Editor of the paper for a memorial stone on behalf of the Battalion.

Back: Part 1 - Letter to J.C. Adams, sending regards to the editor of Bay of Plenty Times.

Back: Part 2 - Robley reminisces about how on 30 April 1964, after sketching the trench at the gate, he ran with this to the coast steamer in time for "Home Mail" from Auckland. Several sketches were printed in the Illustrated London News on 23 June 1964. This also told Robley's family of his whereabouts. Mentions how Mr D. Bates of New Zealand called on him. Robley signs off in this letter as "Te Ropere", the Maori rendering of his name used by Hori Ngatai.CreatorRobley, Horatio Gordon, 1840-1932LevelItemFormatManuscriptExtent1 double-sided notepaperPhysical DescriptionOne double-sided notepaper with three separate lettersLanguageEnglishSourceshttps://teara.govt.nz/en/1966/roble.....papa.govt.nz/object/56708

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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.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaRestrictionsNo cultural/ethical restrictions apply.CopyrightNo known copyrightAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Ams 261/3

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Start here:Battle at Pukehinahina, 1864 (Event)Part of Archive CollectionAms 261Other Item(s)Walker, Tim. (1985) "Robley : Te Ropere, 1840-1930".KeywordsHistory, Gate Pa (N.Z.), Battle of, 1864 Tattooing, Personal narratives - Manuscripts

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