Departure of Lieutenant-General Sir Duncan Cameron from...New Zealand...farewell address, 1865. Creator: C. R

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Departure of Lieutenant-General Sir Duncan Cameron from...New Zealand...farewell address, 1865. Creator: C. R

Departure of Lieutenant-General Sir Duncan Cameron from Auckland, New Zealand: presentation of a farewell address, 1865. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. J. N. Crombie. 'Lieutenant-General Sir Duncan Cameron, K.C.B., late Commander-in-Chief of the Queen's forces in New Zealand...resigned his command on account of disputes with the colonial Administration about the conduct of the Maori war...In the square of the Albert Barracks a platform had been erected for the ceremony of presenting an address to his Excellency...General Sir D. Cameron, with his niece, Mrs. Leveson Gower...the address...[was] read by Mr. Macfarlane, expressing a high appreciation of Sir Duncan Cameron's public and private character, and of his skill and judgment in the difficult military operations he had performed...the General...replied, thanking the people of Auckland for their kindness and acknowledging the valuable assistance he received at the commencement of the war from the colonial ministers then in office. He also praised the colonial militia and volunteers...[The crowd gave] three cheers for the Queen, three for the General, and three for Mrs. Leveson Gower'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865

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A poignant moment in history: The Departure of Lieutenant-General Sir Duncan Cameron from Auckland, New Zealand (1865). As he bid farewell to his troops and the people of Auckland, a sense of nostalgia and appreciation fills the air. This engraving by C.R., based on a photograph by J.N. Crombie, captures the emotional depth of this momentous occasion. Sir Duncan Cameron's departure from New Zealand marked the end of an era in military leadership during the Maori war. His resignation was due to disputes with colonial administrators over the conduct of the conflict. Despite these challenges, his public and private character were widely admired by those who knew him. In this photograph, Sir Cameron stands proudly alongside his niece, Mrs. Leveson Gower, as he receives a farewell address from Mr. Macfarlane on behalf of the people of Auckland. The crowd's enthusiastic cheers for Her Majesty Queen Victoria, General Cameron himself, and Mrs. Leveson Gower attest to their deep respect and admiration. This historic moment is preserved in this beautiful engraving, offering us a glimpse into the lives of those who shaped New Zealand's past.

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