Thornton, Daniel Bateman, 1825-1881 : Outward letters

Comprises copies of letter sent by Daniel to relatives in St Petersburg, Russia, where the Thornton family ran a milling business. Also included are letters to relatives in England and an acquaintance in Sydney, and a letter dated 19 February 1868 addressed to Major Hay at Te Tapui re land matters. Letters refer to the dull state of business and politics in Auckland, the Thames gold rush, Daniel's purchase of land from the Waikato Maori and family matters.

Source of title - Supplied

Accompanying material - Genealogical information supplied by the donor

The Thornton family emigrated to New Zealand in 1856, settling in Auckland. Daniel started a cornmilling business, Thornton, Smith and Firth, with his brother-in-law, Josiah Firth.

Quantity: 1 folder(s) (18 items). 0.01 Linear Metres.

Physical Description: Holographs (photocopies)

Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr M M Thornton, England, 1986