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Date: 1823-1878, 1880

By: Williams, Henry, 1792-1867

Reference: MS-2413-2414

Description: Extracts from Williams family letters and diaries covering the period 1823-1878 Source of title - Transcribed Other Titles - Full title: Records of two brothers, being passages from the lives of Henry and William Williams Quantity: 2 volume(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (Various sizes, ¼ brown morocco, brown buckram and black calf; MS-2413 in blue case)

Date: 1844-1871

By: Hamilton, William John Warburton, 1825-1883

Reference: MS-Papers-4568

Description: Folder one consists of letters, some incomplete, written by Hamilton to his parents during the period 11 April 1844 to 25 Dec 1845. These letters describe Hamilton's experiences as private secretary to Governor FitzRoy, including comments on the fighting in the Bay of Islands, his opinions on the state of New Zealand and news of FitzRoy being recalled in late 1845. Folder two contains; a letter from Charles Clifford dated 25 Aug 1845 to Col Richmond answering questions about the treatment of flax and possible production of flax products, specifically canvas for wool bales; several letters from FitzRoy, one incomplete and undated, to Hamilton, dated 29 July 1846, 12 and 13 Sept 1847 giving news of FitzRoy's activities and comments on Hamilton's career including advice on an opening on the survey vessel the `Acheron' and a letter from Henry John Tancred to Hamilton dated 25 Sept 1871 dealing with local and national politics and economic matters and passing on news of University developments. Source of title - supplied title Relationship complexity - Typed transcript of WJW Hamilton's diary covering the period 6 June 1844 to 22 April 1845 held at MS-Papers-2302 Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs (photocopies) Provenance: Donor is Hamilton's grand-daughter

Date: 1823-1853, 1973

By: Weavell, John, 1797?-

Reference: MS-Papers-1277

Description: A long letter from Auckland, recounting his trading activities since settling at Kororareka in 1839; providing background material to Heke's War and the sacking of the settlement, 10 Mar 1845 (25 Jan 1846). Chronology of Weavell's movements in Australia and New Zealand, 1823-1853. Genealogical information on the Wouldes family. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescript (photocopies)

Date: 1822-1871

By: Clarke, George, 1798-1875

Reference: qMS-0463-0469

Description: Letters and journals covering the years Clarke served as a CMS missionary at Kerikeri, 1824-1830, Waimate, 1830-1840, amd Apr 1846-1849; the dispute with Grey and Selwyn about his land claims and those of Henry Williams; correspondence while Protector of Aborigines 1840-1846. Vol 7 is the correspondence of George Clarke Junior, (mainly with his father) while Protector of Aborigines at Port Nicholson 1840-1846; includes comment on the Wairau `Massacre', and his relations with Col William Wakefield; some correspondence concerning Heke's war in the north Quantity: 7 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph (photocopies) (38 cm; blue buckram) Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available.

Date: 1815-[ca 1900]

By: Kaikohe Parochial District

Reference: Micro-MS-0263

Description: Waimate: Registers of marriages 1823-1885, baptisms, 1815-1825, 1835-1900, burials, 1821-1835,1843-1901; register of services & communicants, 1839-1843 . Includes Heke's war deaths, 1845 Kororareka: Registers of baptisms, 1840-1844 Te Puna: Register of baptisms, 1844-1870, marriages, 1843-1868 Paihia: Register of baptisms, 1844-1850 Pakaraka: Register of baptisms, 1850-1900 Church register of male population, 1831-1847. Includes name, date of baptism, confirmation, marriage & death with occasional additional remarks Relationship complexity - Other registers at Micro-MS-0882 Quantity: 2 microfilm reel(s) positive. Finding Aids: Contents of each reel fully listed on side of microfilm box.

Date: 1897

By: Holman, Elizabeth Ann, 1824-1917

Reference: qMS-0993

Description: Most of the reminiscences describe life at Whangarei where her husband was mainly engaged in the flax industry. He also spent some time mining and working as a builder at Thames. Elizabeth recalls Hone Heke's sacking of Kororakea in 1845 and subsequent evacuation of Whangarei settlers to Auckland. The Holmans eventually returned to Whangarei where Henry operated a flax mill until the family moved to the Thames goldfields in 1867. A revival of the flax industry saw them once again return to Whangarei. They retired to Auckland where Henry died in 1894 Relationship complexity - Holograph with ms annotations at MS-Papers-3881 Mrs Holman first came out to Hokianga in 1840. In 1841 she married Henry Charles Holman at Kororareka, and they spent some time at the Bay of Islands, and in Auckland where Henry was appointed Superintendent of Public Works. He later bought land at Mimiwhangata in Whangarei County. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (52 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (34 cm; green linen)

Date: 25 Jun 1845-17 Jul 1855, 17 Dec 1861-6 Jul 1872, 15 Jan 1938

By: Richards, Robert, -1847

Reference: MS-Group-1487

Description: Correspondence from Robert Richards to his family in Rio de Janeiro and England. Richards describes the war in the Bay of Plenty against Hone Heke during and after the cutting down of the flagstaff at Kororareka. He gives details of the British response to this event and about the key players involved. Also includes newspaper clippings and legal documents following the death of Robert Richards in 1847 and legal documents relating to the management of land in New Zealand by overseas owners. Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, Mss (photocopies), transcripts, typed transcripts Processing information: Material underwent conservation treatment in 2013, which required reprocessing into new folders - old reference was MS-Papers-8523-01 and 02. New reference is fMS-Papers-11558-1 and 2

Date: 8 Jun-5 Oct 1845

By: Blackburn, Henry Middleton, 1823-1846

Reference: MS-0218

Description: Describes Blackburn's journey by sea from Auckland to the Bay of Islands, the engagement at Ohaeawai Pa and his return to Auckland Accompanying material - Will made by Blackburn on 29 Jun 1845 on the eve of the assault on Ohaeawai Pa Blackburn, an ensign in the 99th Regiment of Foot, took part in the siege and capture of Ohaeawai Pa in Jun 1845, and was killed in action against Maori forces in Aug 1846 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (39 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (25 cm; blue buckram) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Principal Registry, Family Division, Somerset House, London, 1986

Date: 1844-1845 (198-?)

By: Hamilton, William John Warburton, 1825-1883

Reference: MS-Papers-2302

Description: Diary describes his travels and activities in the North Island, New Zealand Company affairs, arrival and departure of ships, official duties, including receipt and despatch of mail; and comments on native affairs, including detailed account of skirmishes at Kororareka during March 1845 Source of title - Supplied title Hamilton arrived in New Zealand in in 1842 as private secretary to Governor FitzRoy, stationed at Auckland. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (27 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typed transcript (photocopy) Finding Aids: A six page index to personal names, ships and places is included.

Date: 1840-1850, 1860-1870

From: Taylor, Richard (Rev), 1805-1873 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0953-2

Description: Material relating to the wars in the Bay of Islands, Wellington, Taranaki, and the East Coast; includes letters from ?J Matthews (Kaitaia, 1841) and ?T S Eiael (Auckland, 1966) Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)

Date: 15 May 1845

By: Buller, James (Rev), 1812-1884

Reference: MS-Papers-2485

Description: Letter to Gilbert Mair following news of his `very painful and trying circumstances at Wangarei' where homes had been plundered by local Maori. Buller gives an account of damage in other areas and news of mutual friends Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 folded sheet, 4 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1828, 1840-1885, 1917, 1970, n d

By: Maning, Frederick Edward, 1811?-1883

Reference: MS-Papers-0625

Description: Mainly letters from Maning to his family in Tasmania and to Spencer von Sturmer, who lived near him in Hokianga. Early letters describe the Northern war of 1844-1845 and his family affairs. Later letters often concern his work as a Maori Land Court Judge. Later letters also are often dominated by the state of his health Quantity: 29 folder(s). 0.29 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1790-1870

Reference: Micro-MS-0102

Description: Chiefly family correspondence concerning William Swainson's decision to emigrate. Letters home from sons 1840-1848, describing life in the Hutt Valley and Wairarapa, 1846 earthquake and current disturbances; also journal of Mary Marshall on voyage to New Zealand on the barque `Jane' 1840-1841 Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Physical Description: Holographs (Positive microfilm) Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1845

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-125A

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1897

By: Holman, Elizabeth Ann, 1824-1917

Reference: MS-Papers-3881

Description: Accompanying material - Accompanied by photocopies from: Reminiscences of early Whangarei / by A M Rust. Whangarei, 1932, for which these reminiscences were used Elizabeth Holman, daughter of Sydney merchant John Morris, married Henry Charles Holman at Kororareka in 1841. They spent time at the Bay of Islands, Auckland and Whangarei. At various times Mr Holman was engaged in timber, gum and flax trading, farming and building, being Superintendant of Works at Auckland in 1842. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 v , 4 leaves). Physical Description: Holograph with ms annotations Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs E B Gilberd, Stokes Valley, 1985

Date: 28 Mar 1846

From: Selwyn family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-10105-15-07

Description: Letter to William Selwyn, written on HM Brig Victoria, off Cloudy Bay, Cooks Strait. Sailing for Waikanae Mission Station. Hadfield ill. Anxiety over effect on Maori of news of the fighting at Kororareka. War in the North Quantity: 1 folder(s).