War - Philosophy
Igglesden, (Mr), fl 1840-1861 : Letters from C M Igglesden / transcribed by Margareta G...
Date: 1856-1861 (transcribed 2009)
By: Igglesden, Charles Moore, 1832-1920
Reference: MS-Group-1790
Description: Collection comprises typed transcriptions (analogue & electronic) of three letters from C M Igglesden in Wellington to his father in Chatham, Kent, describing the situation in New Zealand with the start of the New Zealand wars in Taranaki; he discusses the points of view of the settlers, the government, the Maori, his feelings about the destruction caused by war, the place of Christianity, his impression of Donald McLean and related matters. Igglesden kept a diary-letter during his 81-day voyage from England to Melbourne on the Mermaid and the extracts cover his experiences from when he reached the Australian coast in Feb 1856, and also from a letter written after his arrival at Wellington in 1857; he discusses the situation for new migrants. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). 1 Electronic document(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typed transcript & electronic records
Igglesden, William, 1801-1866 : Letters from C M Igglesden
Date: 1856-1861, 1952
By: Igglesden, William, 1801-1866
Reference: MS-Papers-7864
Description: Three letters from C M Igglesden in Wellington to his father in Chatham, Kent, describing the situation in New Zealand with the start of the New Zealand wars in Taranaki; he discusses the points of view of the settlers, the government, the Maori, his feelings about the destruction caused by war, the place of Christianity, his impression of Donald McLean and related matters. Also included is a photocopy of an article entitled `Settling in New Zealand a century ago' taken from the C M Igglesden letters to W Watkins, Worcester (Fortnightly, Mar 1952). Igglesden kept a diary-letter during his 81-day voyage from England to Melbourne on the Mermaid and the extracts cover his experiences from when he reached the Australian coast in Feb 1856, and also from a letter written after his arrival at Wellington in 1857; he discusses the situation for new migrants. Source of title - Supplied Other - Original letter/diary and letter, 1856-1857 at 78-256-2; typed transcript at MS-Papers-9136 Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and printed matter (photocopy) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr and Mrs B Igglesden, Wellington, Oct 2003
Letter to Princess Diana and Anzac Day, an essay on war
Date: 1997, 2003
From: Kennedy, Raymond George, 1914- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7763
Description: Comprises copy of letter regarding landmines to Princess Diana and her reply (1997) and reminiscences by Kennedy relating to Anzac Day, the Germans in the Second World War and war in general Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s).
A citizen and the war
Date: [1945]
From: Scott, Thomas Henry, 1918-1960 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6309-28
Description: In depth discussion on war, its effect on Scott and its effect on people Quantity: 1 folder(s).