William Spain

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Title

William Spain

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Auckland Libraries

Collection

Kura Heritage Collections Online

Description

Hand-coloured ambrotype portrait of William Spain. Spain arrived in New Zealand in December 1841 and was appointed as the Land Claims Commissioner, tasked with investigating land purchases made by the New Zealand Company and settlers from Māori prior to British annexation.

Format

Image

Date created

1840-1849

URL

https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/413255

Related subjects

Portraits / Land tenure - Law and legislation / Lawyers / Spain, William, 1803-1876

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