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By early 1860 New Plymouth had become an armed camp. Many settlers from the surrounding district moved into town for protection. Soon diseases such as scarlet fever posed a greater threat than warfare. By the time a truce was signed in March 1861, about 120 inhabitants of New Plymouth had died of disease.
The painting is by Edwin Harris.
Credit
Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: C-030-010
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