Bible, Waikato Regiment
Maker
George E Eyre and William Spottiswoode
Production date
1858
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Description
A bible with blind stamped black leather cover. A cross has been 'stuck' on centre front cover. Ribbed spine with gold inlay at top 'Holy Bib--'. Inside front cover handwriting reads 'Clifton House, Hove Brighton, R. E. Wallace, R. E. Wallace. March 31st 1959. Bob Wallace. Wallace, R. J. Curtis 1st Wa-' 'Clifton House, Hove Brighton. This bible was used at Court Martials held in the Orderly Room of the 1st Waikato Regt from 1863 to 1867 - William Hunter Capt and Adjutant 1 W.R'. Stamped in blue ink at top 'HQ Waikato 2nd May 1961, Hamilton'. Light black pencil writing first page ' _______ the ________discipline ______this ____________'. Printing on opposite page reads 'the Holy Bible containing the old and new testaments, translated out of orginal tongues; and with the former translations diligently compared and revised. By his majesty's special command. Appointed to be read in Churches, London: Printed by George E Eyre and William Spottiswoode. Printers to the Queen's most excellent Majesty. For the British and Foreign Bible Society'. Handwritten back inside cover 'Officers killed in action with rebel Maories 1863 to 1867, Capt W. Hunter, Lts Ross, H Hunter, Lawson, Percival, Norman', 'Benjanim Hodgson alias Nathaniel Henry Hodgson, Cor 11ch 12v, Officers 1st WR, Col Riti (l Dean), Lt Col P. Harington, Major St John, Capt Stack, J Moir, W. Smith, W Hunter, G P Walker, Skeen, W Fraser, Turner, Tovey, Lt Hallowes, Lt Ross, L Goring, Gray, Coats, H Hunter, C Piti, G. Pitt, Curtis, Loman, Lawson, Jeffs, Percivial, Norman.
Used at Court Martials held in Orderly Room of 1st Waikato Regiment from 1863 to 1867.
Used at Court Martials held in Orderly Room of 1st Waikato Regiment from 1863 to 1867.
Maker
George E Eyre and William Spottiswoode
Production date
1858
Production place
London, England
Measurements
140mm (height), 100mm (width), 35mm (depth)
Accession number
1126/06
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