Admiral Sir Harry Holdsworth Rawson, was a British naval officer in the Royal Navy. He is chiefly remembered for overseeing the Benin Expedition of 1897, a British punitive expedition against the Kingdom of Benin. Rawson's force looted and burned the palace, exiled the Oba, and plundered a large number of the Benin Bronzes and other royal treasures. Rawson was appointed Governor of New South Wales, serving from 27 May 1902 to 27 May 1909.
Governor Rawson to Mr. Burnley Government House, Nassau, December 15, 1864. Sir: I take the earliest opportunity of informing you that on the 13th instant the British steamer Mary, formerly…
Governor Rawson to Mr. Burnley Government House, Nassau, April 3, 1865. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge your despatch of the 9th ultimo, transmitting a copy of a note…
Governor Rawson to Mr. Burnley Government House, Nassau, April 3, 1865. SIR: In reply to your despatch of the 8th instant, enclosing a letter from Mr. Secretary Seward upon the…
Governor Rawson to Mr. Burnley Government House, Nassau, April 3, 1865. SIR: In reply to your despatch of the 10th instant, enclosing a letter from Mr. Secretary Seward, relative to…