F.E. Tatham, Te Aute, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, to [George Richmond]

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

GRI/3/359

Title

F.E. Tatham, Te Aute, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, to [George Richmond]

Date

23 & 30 Apr [18]65

Level

Item

Extent & medium

2 pieces

Content Description

Gives an account of the murder of Rev. Volkner, by Hau Hau Maoris, as a result murder the Bishop of Waiapu [Rt. Rev. Williams] and the political situation amongst the native population and the actions of the Bishop's son-in-law, Mr. Williams, goes on to give further details of the religion and their own preparations; he later goes on to relate the conclusion of the affair.