Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 40th (2nd Somersetshire)

Date: 1865-1866

From: Church of the Province of New Zealand. Auckland Diocese : Waikato marriage and baptism registers

Reference: MS-Papers-4072-10

Description: Includes 65th and 40th Regiments, 2nd and 3rd Waikato Militia, some civilians - Hamilton and Te Awamutu

Date: 7 May 1863-6 Mar 1867

Reference: Micro-MS-0445

Description: The author, an unnamed corporal in the 40th Regiment, reports both naval and military action in South Auckland during the Waikato war. The diary ends in November 1864 and is followed by accounts of the author's voyage back to England and his later life in the United States, where he is traced to Arizona in the year 1869. Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (130 pages). Physical Description: Positive microfilm

Date: 1863-1864, 1880, 1999

By: Tedder, Lionel Edward, 1840?-

Reference: MS-Group-1300

Description: Diary kept by Tedder from 2 Dec 1863 to 3 Apr 1864 while serving in the 40th Regiment during the New Zealand Wars in the Waikato at Waiari and Mangapiko; transcription by Tim Ryan; service history of Tedder; photocopy of army registration etc; illustration and article from `Illustrated London news' (28 May 1864) of fight at Waiari, Mangapiko River; accompanying photocopies of photographs with captions etc Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 volume(s). 2 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from Dunbar Sloane, Auckland, Aug 2004

Date: 1864

From: Illustrated London News :[Scrapbook of clippings relating to New Zealand 1860s]

By: Illustrated London news (Newspaper)

Reference: E-372-f-037

Description: Page 216 from the Illustrated London news with three sketches by an unidentified artist. 1. Rangariri from the Waikato shows a tent camp on hills above the Waikato River. There is a large wooden building on the far right near the river bank. 2. A few Maori prisoners being guarded by a large number of soldiers from the 40th Regiment as they wait to be taken by rowboat to the HMS Pioneer anchored nearby. 3. Soldiers inspecting the Maori rifle pits at Rangariri. In the foreground is a camera. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engravings, 370 x 250 mm

Date: Between 1860-1865

From: Urquhart album

Reference: PA1-q-250-57-2

Description: Camp of Imperial forces, at Otahuhu, showing the tents of the 70th, 14th, 40th and 12th regiments. Photograph taken between 1860-1865 by an unknown photographer. Another print of this image is at PA1-q-250-28 Inscriptions: Album page - bottom centre - Camp at Otahuhu near Auckland Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 13.7 x 18.6 cm, mounted on album page 27.1 x 21.7 cm

Date: 1860-1861

By: Battiscombe, Albert Henry William, 1831-1916

Reference: MSY-6834

Description: Describes engagements, Maori defences and battle tactics during the Taranaki war, including some comment (mainly pages 26-27) on the condition of the Maori race and on their way of life. Also some press cuttings and sketches of fortifications. Preceded by official despatches from Battiscombe as Senior Lieutenant `Pelorus' Naval Brigade with replies, and a list of the Battiscombe family papers held by the Dorset Record Office. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s) (74 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and printed matter (photocopies) (38 cm, green buckram hinged-lid box)

Date: 1921

By: Messenger, Arthur Herbert, 1877-1962; Cowan, James, 1870-1943

Reference: A-138-036

Description: A map of the the pa buildings, the Mangapiko River and old Pa (Tauwhare) and surrounding bush For related maps from the Cowan collection see also Cowan, James, 1870-1943. Maori pa ... Ref. no. MapColl--q832hkcmf/1845-1871/Acc.5122-8;46793-813 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 120 x 140 mm

Date: 1860 - 1866

Reference: MapColl-832.14bje/[ca.1860-1866]/Acc.1812

Description: Map of sections around Waiari Pa on the Mangapiko river, near Pirongia. Shows the Waiari Pa, the military redoubt (fort) across the river (40th regiment), another redoubt with annotation 'afterwards camp', the Mangapiko river and Tauwhare Pa. Roads and numbered land blocks are mapped around the Waiari Pa and the river, numbered from 102-125 and 283-300 (not inclusive). The name 'Ford' is associated with a point on the river. One road leads to Te Rore, one to Te Piringia. A diagram labelled 'graves' is identified. Some red annotations on the map point to the river, to Ford's name, to section 124 named '?Parekuoa' (or 'Pare Kuoa). An illustrated piece of printed paper 4.5 x 4.5 cm has been subsequently attached to the map which reads 'View from Paterangi looking towards Mangapiko River and Mt. Kakepuku.' (Unknown source). Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, card backed, scale [1:7 920], 38 x 40 cm.

Date: 1914

By: Townshend, H, active 1914

Reference: MapColl-832.14hkm/1864/Acc.6641

Description: Photocopy of a map of Orakau Pa detailing the position of British troops in the battle, a sap, the line of retreat from the pa and the line of relieving enemy about 900 yards. Names of commanding officers and HQ, 40th Reg. are given at various locations approaching the pa. An area labelled 'Headquarters and guard - subsequently Blockhouse', the site of 2 guns, and the military term 'Picquet' locates two places on the map. The Kihikihi Road, Taupo track, Kariponia (California), two sites of 30 graves and one of 40 buried, and the spot where Captain Ring was killed are all marked. The site of a Maori church, school and cemetery are prominently marked as is the distance to the Puniu River. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Negative photocopy, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 50 x 35 cm.

Date: 7 May 1863-6 Mar 1867

Reference: MS-0681

Description: The author, an unnamed corporal in the 40th regiment, reports both naval and military action in South Auckland during the Waikato war. Places mentioned include Paparata, Tuakau and Rhodes Clearing. The war diary ends in November 1864 and is followed by accounts of the author's voyage back to England and his later life in the United States, where he is traced to Arizona, in the year 1869. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (130 pages). Physical Description: Holograph (22 cm; red buckram case)

Date: ca 1860s

From: Urquhart album

Reference: PA1-q-250-27-1

Description: Dr Henry Frederic Robertson of 40th Regiment, Imperial forces, in uniform. Taken circa 1860s, probably in the Auckland, Waikato, or Taranaki regions. Photographer unidentified. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - Dr H Robertson 40th regt Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 9.2 x 6.5 cm, with rounded upper corners, on album page 27.1 x 21.7 cm

From: Urquhart album

Reference: PA1-q-250-43

Description: Page 43 from the Urquhart album. Top: Unidentified Maori chief. Bottom: Camp of the 40th Regiment, Imperial forces, at Baird's farm, Great South Road, Waikato Physical Description: 2 photographs mounted on album page 27.1 x 21.7 cm

Date: [ca 1866]

By: Mackenzie, Duncan Henry, active 1860-1866; Nelson, Thomas, active 1860-1878

Reference: MSY-4571

Description: Comprises account by Mackenzie of the war in Taranaki, 1860-1861 (pp 1-153); a further account of the war in the Waikato from April 1861 to when the regiment embarked for England in May 1866; and in another hand, chronological notes from the Taranaki account, abstracting the main events and focusing on Major Nelson's (he was a Colonel by Jun 1866) activities. It is possible that these notes were written by Colonel Nelson to go with the account written by Mackenzie when it was in Nelson's possession. Begins with a brief description of Mackenzie goldmining in Australia in 1859, based in Castlemaine, Victoria, and how he joined the 40th Regiment. Source of title - Title page Mackenzie was goldmining in Australia in 1859 and had signed up for Burke and Wills' expedition, which collapsed before heading off. He joined the 40th Regiment bound for New Zealand instead. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph with mss additions Provenance: "This manuscript was formerly the property of Major Nelson of the 40th Regiment" (title page). His signature is at the front with date, 1878.

Date: 23 Jan 1861

Reference: MS-Papers-2685

Description: Shows positions taken by the 12th & 65th Regiment when they proceeded for the relief of the 40th Regiment on 23 Jan 1861. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss map

Date: Between 1860-1865

From: Urquhart album

Reference: PA1-q-250-28

Description: Camp of Imperial forces, at Otahuhu, showing the tents of the 70th, 14th, 40th and 12th regiments. Photographed between 1860-1865. Photographer unidentified. Another print of this image is at PA1-q-250-57-2 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Military camp, Otahuhu; Album page - beneath image - Camp at Otahuhu. N.Z.; beneath image - [From left to right across bottom of image] 70th Regt., 14th Regt., 40th Regt., 12th Regt. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 13.7 x 18.6 cm, mounted on album page 27.1 x 21.7 cm Processing information: Record was updated on 15 August 2022 to allow the attached digital surrogate to be purchasable.

Date: 1863 or 1864

From: Urquhart album

By: Temple, William, 1833-1919

Reference: PA1-q-250-34

Description: Camp of the 40th Regiment, Imperial Forces, at Baird's farm, Great South Road, Waikato, photographed between 1863-1864 by William Temple. Attributed to William Temple on the basis of comparison with other images in album. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - Camp 40th regt. Baird's Farm. N.Z.; beneath image - Gt. South road. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 15.9 x 21.1 cm, with trimmed corners, mounted on album page 27.1 x 21.7 cm Processing information: Record was updated on 15 August 2022 to allow the attached digital surrogate to be purchasable.

Date: Aug 1863

From: Urquhart album

Reference: PA1-q-250-19-1

Description: Village hospital with Imperial force soldiers of the 12th and 40th regiments, Otahuhu, August 1863. Photograph taken by J.G.A. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - J.G.A; Backing board recto - beneath image - Village hospital. 12th and 40th. Otahuhu N.Z. Arrangement: In folder stored with album Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 10.6 x 15.2 cm, with rounded corners, mounted on card 12.1 x 16.6 cm Processing information: Record was updated on 15 August 2022 to allow the attached digital surrogate to be purchasable.

Date: 1864

By: Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881

Reference: B-043-017

Description: Shows 6 European soldiers on a small hilltop, repulsing an attack by 13 Maori, several of whom have been killed. There are cabbage trees and flax bushes on the hill Notes on back by A.W.F. Fuller, 7 May 1941, quoting extract from Gudgeon's "Defenders of New Zealand", page 125: "Captain Heaphy was with Col. Sir H. Havelock, V.C. on the 11th February 1864, reconnoitring the country near Waiari, in the Waikato, when a party of the 40th Regiment, who were bathing, were fired upon. A number of soldiers from the adjoining camp appeared on the scene as quickly as possible, but in some disorder, and Col. Havelock placed Capt Heaphy in charge of the detachment. A soldier was seen lying near the edge of the creek, wounded and bleeding, an artery having been severed. Capt Heaphy having some knowledge of surgery, volunteered to go to his assistance, &, having reached him, was engaged in taking up the artery when he was fired at by a body of natives, who were concealed in the fern close by. He was struck and slightly wounded in 3 places, but nevertheless succeeded in completing his work of humanity &, with the assistance of some soldiers, in carrying off the man..." See other depiction of this scene by Augustus Florance (which shows how the parapet fits into the general landscape with stream) "Maori tactics. Fight at Waiari on the Mangapiko River, NZ on the 11th of February 1864". ATL: C-031-001. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - [Title] Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pen and wash 380 x 545 mm

Date: 1860

By: Harris, Edwin, 1810?-1895; Gold, Charles Emilius, 1809-1871

Reference: C-030-010

Description: Shows the township seen from Marsland Hill with the harbour and Sugar Loaf Rocks in the background and St Mary's Church with the beginnings of the new additions, started in 1860, in the foreground. Also various regiments (including 40th?) and encampments near church, military hospitals, Marsland Hotel, and various other churches. cf. Taranaki Museum's watercolour and pencil drawings of the same scene, and Hocken's col. lithographs, all signed by Edwin Harris, Harris may have copied Gold, and this painting has been attributed to Gold in the past. See Otago Daily Times, 9 Jan 1982, p. 30 for further confirmation of attribution The lithographic copy of this image in St Mary's Church, New Plymouth includes a key to various features. The title is New Plymouth from Marsland Hill. To the left of St Mary's, the two-storied building is Marsland Hotel and military Hospital. To the right, across the road, past the troops, the high-gabled single-storey building with a small porch by its door is the Maori Chapel. The two-storied building opposite the chapel is the Military Hospital. Further off to the right, the tallest building is the Wesleyan Chapel. The flagstaff on the hill between St Mary's and the sea marks the "sailors camp on Mt Elliott". Inscriptions: Mount verso - 40th Regiment, Taranaki, New Plymouth, N.Z. about 1840? Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour 270 x 560 mm Provenance: George Page Cooper, Melbourne; purchased Joel's Auction, Melbourne, Nov. 1967.

Date: ca 1860s

From: Urquhart album

Reference: PA1-q-250-23-2

Description: Mess tents at a camp for the 12th and 40th Regiments of the Imperial forces, Otahuhu, Auckland, circa 1860s. Photographer unidentified. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - 12th and 40th mess tents. Otahuhu. N Z Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 10.9 x 14.5 cm, with rounded corners, mounted on album page 27.1 x 21.7 cm Processing information: Record was updated on 15 August 2022 to allow the attached digital surrogate to be purchasable.