Pitt, George Dean (Lt-Colonel), [ca 1823]-1883 : Correspondence files

Correspondence relating to Lt-Colonel Pitt's services in training the Volunteers forces in the Colony of Victoria and his successful enlistment in Australia of ca 1000 military settlers for New Zealand

Includes testimonials for Pitt's services from Sir Henry Berley, Sir George Grey, T Russell and officals at the War Office

Source of title - Supplied by Library

In 1863 George Dean Pitt, along with Francis Dillon Bell and John Gorst, went to Victoria to raise volunteers for the Waikato War. Pitt was appointed Lieutenant Colonel for special services in the 1st Battalion Auckland Regiment of Militia

Quantity: 1 folder(s) 2 files. 0.01 Linear Metres.

Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, Brian Groshinski, 2011