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to be Maketu, the chief lately pardoned),
and ten wounded. I am happy to say we
had no casualty on our side.
I have to thank Captain Hardy, 58th Re-
giment (who in his Report to me speaks in
high terms of the assistance received by him
from Ensign Middleton, 58th Regiment),
for the support and advice he has at all
times rendered me. In fact, the assistance
I have received from Lieutenant Page,
Acting Adjutant, Lieutenant Balnaevis,
Acting Assistant Engineer, to D. A. C. Ge-
neral Power, for his exertions in securing
supplies, and stockades, has afforded me the
greatest satisfaction; nor can I omit to
mention the exemplary and good conduct of
the non-commissioned officers and men of
the Force under my command. To Lieute-
nant Holmes I am exceedingly obliged, the
efficiency of the Gun-boat under his com-
mand (which was exposed to the fire of the
enemy the whole of the day), his alertness
with her at all times, and cordial co-opera-
tion, I am only too happy to bear testimony
to.
teered his professional services to Captain
Hardy's Detachment, Town Stockade.
J. H. L.
Lieutenant-Colonel M'Cleverty,
Commanding Troops,
&c., &c., &c..
Wellington.
Upper Stockade, Wanganui,
21st May, 1847.
Sir, I have the honor to acquaint you
that yesterday the enemy were observed sit-
ting on the hills, apparently very discom-
forted at their loss, which proves to be cor-
rect. Maketu, a great chief, who was
lately pardoned, and Tutua, a chief belong-
ing to Taringakuri's tribe, killed; and a
greater number wounded than mentioned in
my despatch of yesterday's date; to-day
the enemy have burned Dr. Wilson's house,
and destroyed some more cattle.
In consequence of the Gun-boat being in-
jured from the firing on 19th May, Lieute-
nant Holmes has moved his
I have detained (until the Edward Stanley
arrives), so as to move down the river to the
protection of vessels coming in, or troops
arriving.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
J. H. LAWES,
Captain 58th Regt.,
Commanding Force at Wanganui,
and Resident Magistrate.
His Honor
The Superintendent,
Wellington.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
J. H. L.
Captain 58th Regt.,
Commanding Force at Wanganui.
My sincere thanks are also due to Dr.
Rees, for the praiseworthy and active man-
ner he fortified his house, which has been
full of the wounded yesterday, and also
to Dr. Wilson, who most kindly ren-
NZ Gazette 1847, No 8A
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Continuation of Wanganui Military Operations Report and Acknowledgements
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🛡️ Defence & Military29 May 1847
Wanganui, Military engagement, Officer commendation, Casualties, Gun-boat operations
10 names identified
- Unknown, Chief lately pardoned and killed
- Unknown, Chief belonging to Taringakuri's tribe killed
- Captain Hardy, Commended for support and advice
- Ensign Middleton, Commended for assistance rendered
- Lieutenant Page, Provided assistance and advice
- Lieutenant Balnaevis, Provided assistance and advice
- D. A. C. General Power, Exertions securing supplies and stockades
- Lieutenant Holmes, Commanded exposed gun-boat
- Dr. Rees, Praised for fortifying his house
- Dr. Wilson, House burned by enemy; rendered services
- J. H. L.
- Lieutenant-Colonel M'Cleverty, Commanding Troops
- J. H. LAWES, Captain 58th Regt., Commanding Force at Wanganui, and Resident Magistrate
- J. H. L.