Correspondence, David Gusscott
Maker
Gusscott, David
Production date
1994
Object detail
Brief Description
Series of letters and faxes from and to David Gusscott from various staff at the Tomoana Freezing Works, Weddel and Nelsons Ltd, 1993 - 1994. All relate to the early history of the freezing works.
a) Letter, from Edward Montague Nelson, Rose Cottage, Common Barn Farm, Little Faringdon, to Mr David Guscott, Nelson Freezing Works, Tomoana, dated 5 January 1994, re: Enclosed is a copy of a letter sent to The Right Honourable Lord Vesty, seeking information about the Nelson Brothers Ltd, who were pioneers of the frozen meat trade.
b) Letter, two copies, from Edward Montague Nelson, Rose Cottage, Common Barn Farm, Little Faringdon, to The Right Honourable Lord Vesty, Stowell Park Fossebridge, Gloss, dated 21 December 1993, re: Edward Montague Nelson commonly known as Sam, is the great grandson of Sir Edward Montague Nelson, seeking information about the Nelson Brothers Ltd, who were pioneers of the frozen meat trade.
c) Fax and draft of fax from David Gusscott to E M Nelson Esq, undated, acknowledging receipt of letter. Vesty family purchased the business in 1920, other details mentioned. Two pages.
d) Letter, from Edward Montague Nelson, Rose Cottage, Common Barn Farm, Little Faringdon, to Mr David N Guscott, General Manager, Weddel Tomoana, dated 17 January 1994, re: acknowledging receipt of fax. Has received information from uncle Erik Nelson in USA and uncle Ron Nelson in Kenya. Mentions Nelson Brothers and other family members who emigrated to New Zealand. Mentions other business ventures by the Nelson family, including Cement & Gelatine. Two pages.
e) Draft of fax from David Gusscott to unnamed, dated 27 January 1994, re: correspondence with E M (Sam) Nelson. Includes timeline, genealogy notes, and a microfiche printout. Five pages.
a) Letter, from Edward Montague Nelson, Rose Cottage, Common Barn Farm, Little Faringdon, to Mr David Guscott, Nelson Freezing Works, Tomoana, dated 5 January 1994, re: Enclosed is a copy of a letter sent to The Right Honourable Lord Vesty, seeking information about the Nelson Brothers Ltd, who were pioneers of the frozen meat trade.
b) Letter, two copies, from Edward Montague Nelson, Rose Cottage, Common Barn Farm, Little Faringdon, to The Right Honourable Lord Vesty, Stowell Park Fossebridge, Gloss, dated 21 December 1993, re: Edward Montague Nelson commonly known as Sam, is the great grandson of Sir Edward Montague Nelson, seeking information about the Nelson Brothers Ltd, who were pioneers of the frozen meat trade.
c) Fax and draft of fax from David Gusscott to E M Nelson Esq, undated, acknowledging receipt of letter. Vesty family purchased the business in 1920, other details mentioned. Two pages.
d) Letter, from Edward Montague Nelson, Rose Cottage, Common Barn Farm, Little Faringdon, to Mr David N Guscott, General Manager, Weddel Tomoana, dated 17 January 1994, re: acknowledging receipt of fax. Has received information from uncle Erik Nelson in USA and uncle Ron Nelson in Kenya. Mentions Nelson Brothers and other family members who emigrated to New Zealand. Mentions other business ventures by the Nelson family, including Cement & Gelatine. Two pages.
e) Draft of fax from David Gusscott to unnamed, dated 27 January 1994, re: correspondence with E M (Sam) Nelson. Includes timeline, genealogy notes, and a microfiche printout. Five pages.
Maker
Production date
1994
Production period
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Media/Materials description
Typed and handwritten in ink on paper
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 290 x 210mm
Classification terms
Subject person
Subject period
Subject date
1994
Credit line
gifted by Weddel New Zealand
Other number(s)
m95/4, 80964
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