Letterbook (75ff.), November 1880-December 1882

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Letters by Gordon concerning his appointment as Governor of New Zealand, confusion about his powers in Fiji, his relations with W. Des Voeux, treaty with Tonga, unhappiness in New Zealand, offer of Governorship of Jamaica, failure of New Zealand Government to consult Governor, resignation of Hall Government, Gordon's account of Maori arrests, and relations between W. Des Voeux and Sir John Gorrie.

Recipients include Sir George Grey, W. Des Voeux, J. Hall, Lord Selborne, Lord Kimberley, W.E. Gladstone, F. Whitaker, H. Symonds and Sir Robert Herbert.

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