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Preface.
Andersen, formerly of the Christchurch Land Office, and now of the General Assembly Library, in Wellington, for most valuable information regarding many of the old records.
I have only to add that what I have written is addressed mainly to the old settlers and their families; I hope, too, that the story may incite others to take pride and interest in the history of their city, but my chief hope is that these pages may meet with the kindly approval of those who have helped to make Canterbury what it is.
Henry F. Wigram.
Park Terrace,
Christchurch, N.Z.
Christchurch, N.Z.
