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Date: 21 Aug 1863

From: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898: Maori manuscripts

Reference: MSY-2145

Description: Contains the whakapapa and history of Chatham Islands in Ngati Awa and Moriori (Maruiwi) dialects Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss (photocopies)

Date: 1863, nd

By: Smith, Louisa Basgrave, 1802-1867

Reference: MS-Papers-3048

Description: Louisa's three letters written from Huangaroa Station, Martinborough, and Woodside, near Greytown, give family news and comment on her poor health Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1861-1863

By: Jenkins, Robert (Capt), 1825-1894

Reference: qMS-1069

Description: Describes movements around Sydney, Auckland, Fiji (1861-1862), and participation in the Pukorokoro River blockade (1863). Important episode at Fiji, 27 Jul 1862, having recently arrived at Levuka, Captain Jenkins summoned the chiefs "to a formal meeting on board the Miranda for the purpose of conveying to them the decision of H.M. Ministers not to accept the sovereignty of the Fiji Islands, in terms drawn up by His Excellency Sir John Young". Includes text of declaration in English and Fijian. The Miranda stayed at Levuka most of Jul and Aug; entertained King Thankombau; description of Levuka. Wreck of the `Orpheus' described, Feb 1863. Mainly short log entries but 1863 in some detail; summaries for 1861, 1862 included. Includes two page typescript of a breakdown of the Miranda's movements and concurrent events of interest from March 1863 (loose in front of volume) Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (317 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (30 cm, black buckram)

Date: 1863 (18--), (19--)

By: Plummer, Albert, 1840-1926

Reference: MS-Papers-10861

Description: Reminiscences of a volunteer who served with the Waikato regiments, 1863, and in 1864 with the Hawke's Bay Co. He describes action, treatment of prisoners including a period on Chatham Islands where he held a victualling contract when Te Kooti and his followers seized the `Rifleman', 4 Jul 1868, and escaped to Poverty Bay Relationship complexity - Duplicate copy of original at MS-Papers-2288 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (14 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1863 (1956, 1976, 1981)

By: Woodhouse, Jonas Eastwood, 1842-1897; Woodhouse, F R (Mr), active 1956-1981

Reference: MS-Group-2357

Description: Original log book of an account of Jonas Eastwood Woodhouse of his journey from London, England to Southland, New Zealand on board the 'New Great Britain' in 1863. Also a typed transcript of the same. Woodhouse describes life on board the ship in detail, including the weather, food, entertainment, equator crossing celebrations, and deaths of other passengers. He also describes sailing past Solander and Steward [Stewart?] Islands and arriving in Southland where they were met by a pilot ship and assessed for quarantine. He gives his impressions of the bush, houses, gardens, animals, and pig hunting that he could see from the ship before they landed. Also includes a list of passengers on the ship, organised by county and country, and the words to 'Song of the New Great Britain' composed by Mr Robert Wotton - another passenger on the ship. Also includes letters addressed to Mr F R Woodhouse (a great grandson of Woodhouse and previous owner of the book) in relation to the log book (letters dated 1956, 1976, and 1981). Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 volume(s). 2 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, Typescripts Provenance: Previously owned by Mr F R Woodhouse, a great grandson of Jonas Eastwood Woodhouse. Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from Modern First Edition Ltd, England, Jun 2014

Date: [186-], 1951, 1982, [200-]

From: Alington, Margaret Hilda, 1920-2012 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8897-59

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, manuscripts, typescripts, printed matter

Date: 1863

From: Haast family: Collection

Reference: C-097-071-3

Description: View from the northern end of Okarito Lagoon looking towards the Southern Alps. Some peaks and valleys have been identified by artist, others marked by a letter of the alphabet. On verso of C-097-071-2 Other Titles - Okarito Lagoon Inscriptions: Recto - bottom centre - Title and date in ink Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and pencil, on sheet 90 x 1000 mm

Date: Sep-Dec 1863

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-222

Description: Notes about funding for the erection of a residence for Native Chiefs visiting Wellington, 1863. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1863, 1865

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-032

Description: Includes correspondence by William Brisdon to the native minister protesting the removal of ammunition from Whanganui to the outlying outposts by open canoe, and other correspondence. Also includes a "Permit Book" dated 1863, for central Whanganui district for the purchase of Ironmongery (spades and other equipment) to 'friendly natives', gives lists of names, tribe & settlement. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Piece level inventory available.

Date: 1863

From: [Crawford, James Coutts] 1817-1889 :Wairarapa sketchbook 1863

Reference: E-173-027

Description: A view of the mouth of the Waipawa River Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink, 180 x 130 mm

Date: 1863

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :Wairarapa and Wellington sketchbook 1863

Reference: E-171-068

Description: View across a valley towards hills Inscriptions: Recto - above image - title and date. Also lower right 'Tinui valley + stream' John Valentine Smith's run at this period was Mataikona. Taipo was the Maori word for ghost/spirit. There are taipo rock formations throughout the Wairarapa. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, ink and wash, 130 x 215 mm

Date: 1852 - 1858 - 1854 - 1863

From: Rees, William Gilbert, 1827-1898 : Papers

By: Rees, William Gilbert, 1827-1898

Reference: E-199-q

Description: Comprises: 1 ink drawing, 3 pencil and wash, 10 watercolour, 18 pencil, 20 pencil and Chinese white drawings. Subjects: Scenes on voyage from England to Australia, 1852, including Trinidade, Bass Straits, shipboard life; New South Wales sheep stations, 1852-53; voyage from England to New Zealand, 1858; New Zealand views, 1859, 63, 83, 84, including Matanaka, Buckler Burn mining camp, Lake Tekapo. Other sketches removed prior to donation Title from ink inscription on fly leaf. Titles inscribed in album Inscriptions: Some items signed W G Rees, or W G R Stewart Grace Rees inherited the album from his father, Cecil Walter Rees, after whom Cecil and Walter Peaks, Lake Wakatipu, were named. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Pencil or watercolour, 580 x 127 mm to 170 x 250 mm ; 310 x 255 mm, 1/2 green calf Finding Aids: See shelf list for individual details..

Date: 1863

By: Duppa, George, 1817-1888

Reference: E-081-q

Description: Two complete 360 degree panoramas, back-to-back. The first one is 12 pages with two inserts, with a closer view of the station, homestead, outhouses, etc. The second, 14 pages plus 1 insert is a wider view of the countryside from a higher, more distant position. Notes include vegetation and landmarks, including Tekoa, Mt Veto, Jollie's Pass, Maori Kaik, Domett's run, top of Mt Pam [i.e. Mt Palmerston], Duppa's nephew Bryan, and his dog Norma. The drawing of Bryan Duppa is a back view of him seated by a flax-bush, the dog Norma seated at his side. His initials are below the drawing Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s). Physical Description: 2 pencil drawings on both sides of 14 sheets 228 x ca 3500 mm and 228 x ca 4000 mm on sheets 228 x 285 mm

Date: 1863 - 1870

By: Powell, David, active 1860s; Alexander Turnbull Library Endowment Trust; Fletcher Challenge Ltd

Reference: C-112-042-b

Description: Shows the town's main street, with horse hitched outside hotel, a wagon going away along the street, Staite Bros Molyneux Store, an American flag hanging limp on a flagpole in the distance. There is a blacksmith's forge at right, a wagon resting on the road at left. Accompanied by an information text sheet, by Marian Minson. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [Title]; Recto - bottom left - This facsimile reproduction of an original watercolour in the Fletcher Challenge Collection, Auckland, was issued by the Alexander Turnbull Library Endowment Trust in association with Fletcher Challenge Ltd, 1987.; Recto - bottom right - Edition limited to 3000 copies. Dunstan Hotel built 1863. Molyneux is the old name for the Clutha River. Dated in the 1860s because trees were flourishing by 1970. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour photolithograph, 250 x 450 mm, on sheet 400 x 600 mm. Provenance: Deposited under copyright.

Date: 1863

From: Haast family: Collection

Reference: C-097-077

Description: View of Lake Hawea with surrounding mountains. Looking south, from near the mouth of the Hunter River Inscriptions: Recto - right of image - Title in English and additional text in German Compare with C-097-078 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on sheet, 165 x 555 mm

Date: 1863

From: Artist unknown :Watercolours of New Zealand during the Waikato War of 1863 and on the voyage back to England, 1864.

Reference: A-161-038

Description: Pohutukawa flowering in the foreground of a view probably taken from the garden of Judge William Martin, Judges Bay. The view takes in North Head and Rangitoto Island in the background. Purchased with A-161-032/041. All appear to be by the same hand. Inscriptions: Verso - title Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper 177 x 272 mm

Date: 1863

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :Wairarapa and Wellington sketchbook 1863

Reference: E-171-050

Description: A view towards hills across a broad river. A small house or whare is visible on the opposite bank Other Titles - Gorge of Waiohine Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink, 130 x 215 mm

Date: 1863 - 1876

By: Walsh, Philip, 1843-1914

Reference: E-359

Description: Shows animals, scenes in France, islands seen from on board ship, S.S. Cyclone, copies of sculpture, and N.Z. scenes, the latter separately catalogued. Bookplate (linocut or woodblock) glued inside front cover: Ph. Walsh below a shield with a lion rampant surmounted by a crown with another lion. Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s). Physical Description: 50 pencil, 1 ink and 2 watercolour in sketchbook 130 x 180 mm, ¼ black morocco, green boards.

Date: 1863

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-119C

Description: Contains miscellaneous material consisting of a mixture of official letters and papers re land, together with notes White collected for `Ancient history of the Maori' and other projects. Includes the minutes of a meeting held at Te Puku Mahi Tamariki (whare runanga), Waikanae [1886], listing Wi Kingi Te Rangitake and Wi Tako Ngatata among the speakers. Also includes a copy of Tuteremoana's oriori by Hata Rio; `He Karakia Mauri'; He Tangi mo Epiha Putini. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1863

From: Haast family: Collection

Reference: C-097-047

Description: View of the Wilkin River and surrounding mountains Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Title in ink Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour on sheet, 180 x 270 mm