A Sketch of the New Zealand War

To V.C. Sir Anthony Home K.C.B

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To V.C. Sir Anthony Home K.C.B

an eminently distinguished man, whose Literary Taste is only surpassed by his Personal Courage, this brief sketch is dedicated. My admiration for his pure Love of Justice and Truth suggested this Narrative, and the pleasure I take in contemplating his surprise at its details gives zest to this effort to renew my Youth.