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Date: 1844 - 1890

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854; Star Steam Printing Company; Brett, Henry, 1843-1927; Keesing, G S (Mr), active 1960s

Reference: D-001-009-a

Description: Extensive view of a plain with volcanic cones in the background, including Mount Hobson and Mount Eden, showing a feast given by Waikato Chiefs in 1844, attended by about 4000 Maori and many Pakeha. A 400 yard-long shed is in the background and Governor Fitzroy is shown visiting the scene with many other Pakeha on 11 May 1844. Features and incidents are numbered and described below the work. A haka is being performed on the right for Fitzroy, Sheppard (the colonial Treasurer) and William Swainson (the Attorney General). Tribal groups are named as Ngatihaua, Ngatikoroki, Ngatimahuta, Ngatiwhatua, Ngatikoura and Ngatiruru and the plain is covered with large numbers of people, the majority Maori. A lithograph presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890, which is derived from an earlier lithograph published by Samuel Augustus Tegg in 1845, which in turn is after an original watercolour of the event made in 1844 by J. J. Merrett in the Hocken Library. This copy lacks a printed inscription on the recto of copy D-001-009 "Presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890" Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph in two tints 220 x 840 mm on sheet 285 x 890 mm Provenance: Donation: G S Keesing

Date: 1844 - 1890 - 1969

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854; Star Steam Printing Company; Brett, Henry, 1843-1927; Heritage Fine Prints; Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: D-001-023

Description: Extensive view of a plain with volcanic cones in the background, including Mount Hobson and Mount Eden, showing a feast given by Waikato Chiefs in 1844, attended by about 4000 Maori and many Pakeha. A 400 yard-long shed is in the background and Governor Fitzroy is shown visiting the scene with many other Pakeha. Features and incidents are numbered and described below the work. A haka is being performed on the right for Fitzroy, Sheppard (the colonial Treasurer) and William Swainson (the Attorney General). Tribal groups are named as Ngatihaua, Ngatikoroki, Ngatimahuta, Ngatiwhatua, Ngatikoura and Ngatiruru and the plain is covered with large numbers of people, the majority Maori. A 1969 photomechanical reproduction, taken from a lithograph presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890, which is derived from an earlier lithograph published by Samuel Augustus Tegg in 1845, which in turn is after an original watercolour of the event made in 1844 by J. J. Merrett in the Hocken Library. Print no 142 of an edition of 1000 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph of tinted lithograph in two colours 205 x 794 mm (image) on sheet 293 x 876 mm

Date: 1885

By: Outhwaite, Anne Jane Louisa, 1842-1925

Reference: A-176-012

Description: Shows Swainson's home at Judge's Bay, now the site of the Parnell Rose Gardens, with a view out to the Harbour, with North Head and Rangitoto. A willow tree and a Norfolk pine are distinguishable amongst the plants on the right. Inscriptions: On separate label: View of Auckland Head and residence of the late Hon. W. Swainson first Attorney-General of New Zealand by Miss Isa Outhwaite of Auckland, artist, 1885. Taurarua.; Verso - Taurarua. With I. O's love Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 115 x 153 mm

Date: 1850

By: Anderson, David George, active 1850

Reference: MS-Papers-1601

Description: Letter to his father in England describing life in Auckland, agricultural produce, flour mills, Maori life Source of title - Supplied Anderson was gardener, and his wife housekeeper, to William Swainson, Attorney-General Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)

Date: 1877-1882

By: Swainson, William, 1809-1884

Reference: MS-Papers-3042

Description: Letters written to Miss Blanche Hamley re poetry and life in Auckland Accompanying material - Typescript copies of the letters Quantity: 1 folder(s) (14 leaves ). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, typescript Pen and ink sketch of Swainson's house, Taurarua, at Judges Bay, Auckland

Date: 1862-1875, 1878

By: Swainson, William, 1809-1884

Reference: MS-Papers-0613

Description: Letters from William Swainson, `Taurarua', Parnell, Auckland to Sarah Lloyd, the wife of Rev J F Lloyd. Written to her in Auckland and after her return to England in 1870 (some in verse). Also includes two letters to Rev Lloyd; and photocopy (with transcript) of letter to his brother, Tom Swainson, Apr 1878 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (15 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Letters dated 3 Sep 1871 and Apr 1878 include pen and ink sketch of William Swainson's home `Taurarua', Parnell, Auckland

Date: 1844 - 1890 - 1969

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854; Star Steam Printing Company; Brett, Henry, 1843-1927; Heritage Fine Prints; Wilson & Horton (Firm); New Zealand. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Manatū Aorere

Reference: D-001-023-a

Description: Extensive view of a plain with volcanic cones in the background, including Mount Hobson and Mount Eden, showing a feast given by Waikato Chiefs in 1844, attended by about 4000 Maori and many Pakeha. A 400 yard-long shed is in the background and Governor Fitzroy is shown visiting the scene with many other Pakeha. Features and incidents are numbered and described below the work. A haka is being performed on the right for Fitzroy, Sheppard (the colonial Treasurer) and William Swainson (the Attorney General). Tribal groups are named as Ngatihaua, Ngatikoroki, Ngatimahuta, Ngatiwhatua, Ngatikoura and Ngatiruru and the plain is covered with large numbers of people, the majority Maori. A 1969 photomechanical reproduction, taken from a lithograph presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890, which is derived from an earlier lithograph published by Samuel Augustus Tegg in 1845, which in turn is after an original watercolour of the event made in 1844 by J. J. Merrett in the Hocken Library. Print no 221 of an edition of 1000 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph of tinted lithograph in two colours 205 x 794 mm (image) on sheet 293 x 876 mm Provenance: Donation: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Wellington, July 1994

Date: 1838-1840

By: Polack, Joel Samuel, 1807-1882

Reference: MS-Papers-1262

Description: Thanks for favourable reviews of his 'New Zealand; being a narrative of travels and adventures... ' [London: Richard Bentley, 1838]. Typescript copy of letter to W Swainson re sale of property in the Bay of Islands Other Titles - New Zealand; being a narrative of travels and adventures... Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss and typed transcript

Date: 1844

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854

Reference: A-007-018

Description: Extensive view of a plain with volcanic cones in the background, including Mount Hobson and Mount Eden, showing a feast given by Waikato Chiefs in 1844, attended by about 4000 Maori and many Pakeha. A 400 yard-long shed is in the background and Governor Fitzroy is shown visiting the scene with many other Pakeha on 11 May 1844. A haka is being performed on the right for Fitzroy, Sheppard (the colonial Treasurer) and William Swainson (the Attorney General). Tribal groups are named as Ngatihaua, Ngatikoroki, Ngatimahuta, Ngatiwhatua, Ngatikoura and Ngatiruru and the plain is covered with large numbers of people, the majority Maori. Photograph of watercolour held by the Hocken Library, Acc. no 12,282 Fp/M568. The watercolour measures 284 x 912 mm and the photographic copy is 118 x 378 mm on a sheet measuring 160 x 390 mm. Copy of the original for a tinted lithograph with title The New Zealand Festival, published 1845; and for lithographs with title Maori feast at Remuera, published 1890. The lithographs include numbered keys to features and activities depicted. Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy of watercolour 118 x 378 mm

Date: 1847 - 1850

From: Taylor, Richard, 1805-1873 :Sketchbook. 1835-1860.

Reference: E-296-q-110-1

Description: Rough sketch looking down onto Judges Bay (Taurarua) in Auckland with the remains of Bishop Selwyn's first stone church, and Judge Martin's (or Attorney General William Swainson's) house to the left. Other Titles - Bishop Selwyn was responsible for the erection of a private chapel built for himself in stone in 1844 at Taurarua. It collapsed in a storm in 1847, because the mortar used for the cement was made from beach sand, which did not bond properly. It was replaced in 1857 with St Stephen's Chapel, a wooden cruciform church, still in use. Quantity: 1 drawing(s) in sketchbook.. Physical Description: Pen and ink, 70 x 110 mm