Otago Museum Records/Archives

letter, 26/07/1934, Assistant curator to WE Goffe, Correspondence regarding the successful printing of Goffe's work in the Journal of the Polynesian Society. Query about whether Johannes' drill with the reel is for sale.

letter, 30/07/1934, very likely WE Goffe to H D Skinner, Mention of a masterpiece carving several hundreds of years old, just over 2 feet long and about 10 inches - 1 foot wide, estimated to be worth 10 - 15 pounds.

letter, 01/08/1934, WE Goffe to H D Skinner, Thanking Skinner for his paper on Maori amulets. Illustration of one green stone fish hook, and one stone and bone fish hook. Mention of Maori tooth necklace with 30 - 40 human teeth, in good condition.

letter, 06/08/1934, very likely Assistant curator to WE Goffe, Correspondence regarding the lintel, the author states the asking price of 21 pounds is far too high and will not be discussed. Expression of interest in buying the reel and drill, and the two fish hooks, request made for Goffe to name his prices for them. The lintel the museum previously purchased from Goffe is being put on display at the Otago Museum.

letter, 10/08/1934, very likely Goffe to H D Skinner, Goffe mentions he is only willing to sell one of his two fish hooks. Mention of pricing of Maori artefacts(somewhat illegible).

letter, 18/08/1934 to W E Goffe Raumoa Gisborne, We will pay £25 for 2 fish-hooks the reel and the small lintel Our finances are tight

letter, 25/08/1934, W E Goffe Raumoa Gisborne to H D Skinner, Accepted offer and posted them. I have other material you might like

letter, 11/09/1934, H D Skinner to W E Goffe Raumoa Gisborne, Material arrived in good order. Send list of other stuff for sale. Especially East Coast

letter, 19/09/1934, W E Goffe Raumoa Gisborne to H D Skinner, Thanks for cheque. I have a stone Kumara god 1ft 2 ins high painted red ochre

letter, 07/09/1934, W E Goffe Raumoa Gisborne to H D Skinner, Have a 6ft x 2 ft carved slab called Marakihau half man half fish

letter, 25/09/1934, H D Skinner to W E Goffe Raumoa Gisborne, Not interested in carving Would like necklace of human teeth and the Kumara god if the price can be arranged

letter, 01/10/1934, W E Goffe Raumoa Gisborne to H D Skinner, £15 for the carving. Got it from Murupara near Galatea at old chief Hare Hare place. £5 for the necklace 29 well drilled teeth