McCrae, Alexander, 1799-1861 : Notes by Lieutenant McCrae during visit to New Zealand on HMS Dromedary

Comprises copies of McCrae's diary (pp1-24); a similar diary, extending somewhat later, and perhaps complete, with variations in the text as if both were written from some shorter memorandum (pp25-39c); parts of a sea-diary, evidently in McCrae's handwriting describing the voyage of the `Dromedary' to the landing of the convicts (ie the outward voyage) (pp39d-39f); a list of native chiefs in NZ (pp 40-42); notes on NZ (pp43-49); some scraps of notes (pp50-51)

McCrae visited the Bay of Islands, Whangaroa and Hokianga harbours and writes of his experiences meetingt Maori and missionaries and describes many of the personalities he met including Kendall and Hongi Hika

Language - Some notes in Maori (pp 40-42)

Source of title - Transcribed

Quantity: 1 volume(s) (51 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres.

Physical Description: Typescript (34 cm; ½ brown calf, brown linen)

Provenance: McCrae's sister, Mrs Thomas, sent the originals to Sir Frederick Chapman; this typescript was made by Miss Hardie in 1925