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Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Papers
Date: 1827-1828, 1833-1863, 1939
By: Colenso, William, 1811-1899
Reference: MS-0582-0585
Description: Volumes 1-3 contain a journal 1833-1852. Volume 3 includes the diary of C Davids, a carpenter attached to the Bay of Islands mission in 1827-1828. Volume 4 contains correspondence 1833-1863. The journals cover Colenso's Cape Reinga journey, March 1839; the establishment of the mission at Ahuriri, Dec 1844-Oct 1845, including a Wairarapa journey; Autumn 1846, Wairarapa and 1848 autumn and spring journeys including a crossing of the Ruahine range; Dec-Jan 1849-1850 and May-Nov 1852 Ahuriri journal. The correspondence includes letters of botanical interest from Allan Cunningham, and others from James Busby and William Hobson. Appended is an article on the kiwi and draft Maori-English dialogues. Quantity: 4 volume(s). Physical Description: Typescripts (27 cm; ¼ dark green morocco) Finding Aids: Indexed.
Warren A Spence - The Munn family of Wellington and Napier
Date: 1990
From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection
Reference: MS-Papers-4280-022
Description: The essay details the Scottish origins of Daniel Munn and Jessie McLaurin and their marriage in Australia; Daniel's voyage in the `Christina', the loss of the `Siren' and arrival in Wellington and subsequent voyage of the `Jewess' and other ships; Jessie and children's arrival in Wellington and Daniel's coastal voyaging; the Munn's catering and accommodation establishments; 1848 earthquake; move to Napier. Also includes details of their children and their lives Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published guide available.