Puna, Tamati, active 1860s

Date: 1851-1862

From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0151-01

Description: Letters from Maori to various colonial officials (mainly Sir George Grey and John White) about various issues, including land issues on the West Coast of the North Island, from Wellington to Wanganui (rent disputes, intertribal disputes, outstanding payments etc); there are also letters about the New Zealand wars, with rumours about Kingitanga activities, a request for compensation because land had been taken by Kingitanga followers, and a request for a war pension for an injury sustained while fighting Hone Heke There are also letters about the erection of a Maori House at Wellington, about arranging meetings, and letters with requests for agricultural implements. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (57 leaves). Physical Description: Mss

Date: Sept 1862

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-009E

Description: Letters in Maori about a gathering of Kingitanga supporters from the Kapiti - Horowhenua region in response to a hui called by Wi Tako Ngatata. Arrangement: Previously from 1/1 Official Correspondence series Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Piece level inventory available.

Date: 24 Jul 1860

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0684E-11

Description: Letter to Hori Kingi and others almost discouraging them from conflict in Wanganui - Taranaki from some senior Maori or the Poari Koroheke (Board of Elders) and reitifying the boards support to Pakeha Quantity: 1 piece (2 pages on 1 leaf).

Date: 3 Aug 1866

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0690E-09

Description: Quantity: 1 piece (3 pages on 1 leaf).