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pression of rebellion, and the protection of the
lives and property of Her Majesty's subjects,
and this under circumstances, the trying and
difficult nature of which can only be fully ap-
preciated by those acquainted with the nature
of the country, and the character of the enemy,
against which you have had to contend.
The Lieutenant-Governor and Executive
Council have also placed on record the sense
they entertain of the bravery which has, on
every occasion, been exhibited in the field, and
of the discipline which has always been shown
in quarters by the non-commissioned officers
and private soldiers of the 58th Regiment,
which conduct on their part has not only had
the effect of quelling insurrection, but has
tended to conciliate and gain the attachment
not only of the European population, but
(particularly in the case of detached posts),
of that portion of the native inhabitants of
this Colony with whom they have been brought
into intercourse, many of whom were pre-
viously in open revolt against the Queen's
authority.
I am to request that you would cause these
sentiments of the Lieutenant-Governor and
the Executive Council to be made known to
the 58th Regiment, under your command, in
such manner as you may think most proper.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
ANDREW SINCLAIR.
Colonial Secretary.
Lieut.-Col. Wynyard,
Commanding H. M. 58th Regt.,
New Zealand.
Auckland:--Printed by JOHN WILLIAMSON, for the
New Zealand Government.
Online Sources for this page:
VUW Te Waharoa —
NZ Gazette 1846, No 21
NZLII —
NZ Gazette 1846, No 21
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Commendation for Departing 58th Regiment Officers
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🛡️ Defence & Military3 December 1846
58th Regiment, discipline, insurrection, Executive Council, native inhabitants
- Andrew Sinclair, Colonial Secretary
- Lieut.-Col. Wynyard, Commanding H. M. 58th Regt.