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A F McDonnell papers - History of early land claims on Maori records
Date: 1847-1893
From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0189-091
Description: Contains a narrative about early relations between Maori and Pakeha in New Zealand (1835-1870), including information about the Treaty of Waitangi, and disputes over land. Also comprises papers on the New Zealand Company's block-purchases of lands in the North and South Islands. Includes instructions from the British Government regarding the alienation by its agents of tribal lands. Also contains a transcript in Maori of Wi Parata vs the Bishop of Wellington and the Attorney General over the alienation of the Whitireia Block belonging to the Ngati Toa iwi. Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.