Correspondence concerning New Zealand, 1880-1885

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Papers, including records of conversations, concerning changes in Government, disqualification of H. Taiarora from sitting in Legislative Council in 1880, appointment of J. Bryce as Minister of Native Affairs in October. 1881, possible establishment of French protectorate over Hervey Group, constitutional relations between Governor and Ministry, travels of J. Hall in New Plymouth district, publication of cable to Lord Kimberley in Lyttelton Times, opening of 1882 Parliament, resignation of Hall Ministry in April 1882, reform of Legislative Council, formation of new Ministry, criticisms by Whitaker Government in 1883 of papers on native affairs and imprisonment of Maoris, and complaints of Sir James Prendergast about Gordon's criticisms of his actions in 1881. Correspondents include J. Hall, H. Taiaora, F. Whitaker, Sir William Jervois, Sir James Prendergast and F. Murray.

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