Part 1 Correspondence of Lady Gordon and Lady Ryan (251ff.), 1877-1882

Component identifier:: Subseries Add MS 49229
Content Summary:: Letters written by Lady Gordon in Fiji, Melbourne and New Zealand referring to visit to New Zealand in 1877, Sir George Grey, 'Auckland the stupidest place I ever was in', Mrs J.R. Selwyn, changes in staff, Lady Nicolson, Capt. Knollys, children, social activities, J.B. Thurston, plans for return to England, Government House in Wellington, daily routine, impressions of Wellington, humiliating position of Governor, English news, G.W. Rusden 'a clever man but odious', Maori land disputes in Taranaki, offer of Governorship of Jamaica, visit to Christchurch, Christchurch Cathedral, opening of 1882 Great Exhibition, arrangements for return to England, Gordon's visits to Fiji and relations with Sir James Prendergast.
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