New Zealand. Domestic Various. Capt Hudson, 1838-1839

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File Vol 1. AJCP Reel No: 1509
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Appointment of British Consul for New Zealand; Whalers; chiefs wish to be placed under British protection; Lord Palmerston; Acts of violence and inhumanity by natives; missionaries; Felons escaped from Van Diemen's Land; Was between native chiefs; cutting of flax; extension of Christian knowledge.

Printed copy of despatch from Governor Sir R. Bourke; suggesting Consul should not trade. Salary /5/700 a year proposed. Letters from Lord Palmerston; New Zealand obtains a national flag; 'not far enough advanced to be trusted with legislation'; French whalers; surplus population from Great Britain.

Printed copy of Treasury Minute (H of C); Reports of state of British population; Port regulations; Remarks during the cruise of H.M. Sloop, Pelonus; Sworn affidavits of seamen regarding treachery of natives.

Letter to Lord Palmerston from New Zealand Land Company.

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