Lot 2259

Description

New Zealand Power of Attorney, the Hon W.P.Reeves & anor to Harry W.Lee Esq, dated 5th May 1892, three page document with two attachments of two pages each, giving authority to act on behalf of W.P.Reeves & Thomas Maude for the sale of Plymyard Park Estate in England, signed and wax sealed. Very fine - good very fine.

William Pember Reeves (10 February 1857 - 16 May 1932) was born at Canterbury, New Zealand just three weeks after his parents had arrived from England. Upon completeion of his schooling he went on to qualify as a lawyer and journalist being the editor of the Canterbury Times in 1885 and the Lyttelton Times 1889-1891. He was elected to parliament in 1887 and served as Minister of Labour 1891-1896, Minister of Education 1891-1896, Minister of Justice 1891-1892, 1893, 1895-1896 and Commissioner of Stamp Duties 1892-1896. He also had several appointments in London such as Agent-General 1896-1905 and High Commissioner 1905-1908, Director of the London School of Economics 1908-1919 and Chairman of the National Bank of New Zealand 1917-1931. He also was a published author and poet.