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Correspondence and miscellaneous papers in Maori
Date: 1846-1866, nd
From: Buller, James, 1812-1884 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0180-13A
Description: Contains letters [and translations] sent to Buller and McLean about religious topics, land tenure and transfer, the education of Maori children in Mission Schools, reports about the activities of Missionaries and parishioners; also contains a census of Maori in the South Auckland area, and a letter asking Buller to forbid the sale of alcohol at a gathering near Christchurch Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available.
Maori letters
Date: Jan-Jun 1863
From: Mantell family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0083-195
Description: Contains letters from Maori to Mantell and other Government officials about land tenure, and a rejection of unauthorised land sales Also contains letters warning of a general Maori uprising under the aegis of the Kingitanga including a letter from the Ngati Toa chief Hohaia Te Pokaitara concerned about a Kingite meeting in Waikanae; acknowledging receipt of a government circular on the issue and denouncing the activities of the Kingitanga; also contains a letter that has a Maori casualty list following conflicts in the Wanganui area. Also contains a letter to Mantell from a Maori in Wellington prison seeking leniency Also contains correspondence giving examples of the Kai Tahu dialect. Quantity: 1 folder(s).