Letter to Dr (Daniel?) Pollen from unknown writer, possibly J.A. Wilson, 26 June 1869

Title Letter to Dr (Daniel?) Pollen from unknown writer, possibly J.A. Wilson, 26 June 1869
Description Letter to Dr (Daniel?) Pollen (Agent for General Government?) from unknown writer, possibly J.A. Wilson, 26 June 1869. Says that he is aware of a Native named Matene who escaped from Te Kooti in March 1868 & that there was a large war party en route to Taupo (without Te Kooti) led by a Rangatira named Karamana who is able to punish with death. Their plan is to win over the Natives at Taupo and then go to the (Maori) King & win him over & then attack Rotorua & Tauranga. Note: For private research purposes only & may not be reproduced without permission). Source: Alexander Turnbull Library.
Source Location Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference ID ATLM-0051-24


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