Ngati Whakaaue, son of Hine-i-turama and Phillip Tapsell. See article on his mother, Hine-i-turama (1818-1864) in DNZB (Vol 1, 1769-1869, p 191, H22); and article on his brother, Retireti Tapsell (1836-1913) in DNZB (Vol 2, 1870-1900, p504, T9)
Tapsell, Ieni, 1838?-1901
Miscellaneous correspondence
Date: 1836-1886
From: Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0031-03
Description: Contains miscellaneous correspondence, Maori letters and telegrams The Maori letters contain information about the Hauhau movement in the Hawkes Bay area, reports of deaths, community conflicts and prison escapes, and information about the Maori language and Maori proverbs Language - Some letters in Maori Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Notebook relating to New Zealand Wars
Date: [1919-1920]
From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers
Reference: MSX-9076
Description: Notebook relating to the New Zealand Wars focussing on the Rotorua and Bay of Plenty region. Also includes notes about Taranaki and drawings of Mount Taranaki. The first main entry in the notebook says 'Rotorua: Te Kapenga fight 1870' and inside front cover includes Cowan's itinerary from November 18, 1918 to January 6, 1919, the various places he visited and sometimes who he interviewed there. Language - Contains some Maori content, particularly place names. Arrangement: 53 in original listing Quantity: 1 volume(s). Sketches drawn in pencil including several of Mount Taranaki from various angles, drawn from different towns.