Ngati Toa, lived at Takapuwahia
Te Epiha, Nopera, active 1860s
Inward letters in Maori
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