[Artist unknown] :[Wiremu Henare Taratoa offers water to Lieutenant-Colonel Booth, 1864. 1860s?].

Title:[Artist unknown] :[Wiremu Henare Taratoa offers water to Lieutenant-Colonel Booth, 1864. 1860s?].
Subject:Taratoa, Henare Wiremu, d 1864; Booth, Henry Jackson Parkin, d 1864; Gate Pa ; New Zealand Wars, 1860-1872 - Campaigns - Waikato-Tauranga; Maori - Pa; War - Relief of sick and wounded; Maori-European relations; Men, Maori
Abstract:A depiction of an incident at Battle of Gate Pa, 1864, where Booth was mortally wounded. Shows Wiremu Taratoa kneeling the recumbent figure of Lieutenant Colonel Booth, holding a bowl to his lips. A fortification and Maori whare are seen in the background, beside the curve of a river.
Geographic Location:Gate Pa
Addition Description:On verso: Account of the Maori treatment of dying pakeha (pencil inscription): "Gate Pa, Tauranga. Sir D Cameron was commander of the forces, with the 68th Infantry, and the 43rd Flying Column, on the night of the 29th April 1864. The Maoris remembered mercy in the hours of victory, and treated our dying officers with humanity worthy of the imitation and admiration of all civilized nations. No hostile hand tried in the hour of death, alread [sic] fast approaching. Their persons and their property were alike respected. An effort was made by the Maori to relieve the sufferings of those who were still alive. Lieu-Colonel Booth, was shot through the spine and arm, his wounds were mortal, but did not produce immediate death. Then behold a Rebbel [sic] Maori stole up to him. The heart of the Maori was touched by the sad sight of the Pakeha and Booth called out for "water". The Maori shook his head, saying no water in the Pa".
Format:Painting on card, monotone wash and chinese white 231 x 185 mm
Reference No. A-172-033
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