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Letter, 07/01/1925, ? to H D Skinner, Enclosing a postal order for 10 pounds for the patu. Would appreciate other artefacts

Letter, 30/12/1925, For Curator to H D Skinner, Seeking to secure some Exhibition exhibits at its close. Notably Greek and Roman remains, Mediaeval and Tudor relics, early textile machinery

Letter, 30/12/1925, ? to H D Skinner, Seeking to secure fittings and decorations from the Court, notably Fijian House, breast ornaments, 'lotus' clubs, canoe models, drums, tapa, head dress

Letter, 13/05/1925, John Renwick to H D Skinner, Advising that he has received some nephrite and is seeking to sell it on someone's behalf. Discussion on his readings re Moriori canoe landings

Letter, 28/09/1925, P.X. Ruhin, MB. ChB. Tongatapu to H D Skinner, Apology for delay in returning books, owing to 4 epidemics.

Letter, 03/12/1925, Assistant Curator to H D Skinner, Enquiring whether she would donate a small black stone weapon to the Otago Museum

Letter, 28/04/1924, Assistant Curator Otago Museum to H D Skinner, Thanks for 2 adzes presented to the Museum

Letter, 12/02/1925, Tyrrells Ltd., & Tost & Rohu to H D Skinner, Forwarding a letter explaining their connection with goods.

Letter, 10/02/1924, James R Tyrrell, Tost & Rohu, Sydney to H D Skinner, An explanation of the actions of the Controller of Customs

Letter, 28/04/1924, Unsigned to H D Skinner, Request for examples of bronze Celt. In exchange for a set of stuff from Shag River mouth.

Letter, 08/06/1925, W. O. Oldman, 77 Brixton Hill, London, S.W. to H D Skinner, Advises he is now married. Describes a number of artifacts for sale with prices ranging from 25 shillings to 110 pounds.

Letter, 16/02/1925, Collector of Customs, NSW. to H D Skinner, Advising that no action will be taken regarding indecent goods from New Zealand

Letter, 26/05/1924, A Kenyon, Commissioner of Waterways and Irrigation, Melbourne to H D Skinner, Advises he will not attend an Adelaide meeting in August. Also asks to join Polynesian Society

Letter, 06/06/1924, J Hawkins, Smith College, Northampton Massachusetts to H D Skinner, Enquiry about any research undertaken in New Zealand on the results of race mixtures between whites and Maori.

Letter, 11/07/1924, W J Sollas to H D Skinner, Response to 30/05/1924 letter. Promises to send next edition of Ancient Hunters book if possible.

Letter, 11/31/22(?), James R Tyrrell, Sydney to H D Skinner, Advises enclosing receipt for cheque, as well as information about Japanese material (?)

Letter, 24/04/1924, A Kennedy, Tost & Rohu, Sydney to H D Skinner, Response to 10/04/1924 letter regarding purchase of material for Otago Museum.

Letter, 26/07/1924, A W Lhand, Whakuru to H D Skinner, Complains about Head of Affairs, details heavy wave that flooded a site and could have killed several men. Thanks Skinner for sending book to a child.

Letter, 19/09/1921, ? Taylor, University of Sydney to H D Skinner, Discusses possibility of exchange. Offers conical grave marker or stone tomahawk.

Letter, 04/11/1924, Seymour?, Wharekauri to H D Skinner, Thanks for books. Advises death of Jack (?). Rob Clough found an adze or axe near his home. Says the (?) are used for cutting blubber, seal meat, working wood, and are not paua (?)