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Fragment of a letter from Octavius Hadfield

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TitleFragment of a letter from Octavius Hadfield to an unknown recipient, October 1838Author/ContributorOctavius Hadfield (1814 - 1904)CollectionThe Octavius Hadfield PapersDate writtenOctober 1839Reference50008-4-5Contents

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This is a fragment (pages missing) from a letter to an unknown recipient.

Octavius discusses the visit of two Māori chiefs, sent by Te Rauparaha to find a missionary to return to Kapiti with them. He is excited to be going with them to work as a missionary in the area and discusses his upcoming journey.

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Fragment of a letter from Octavius Hadfield