Hamilton, William John Warburton, 1825-1883

Date: 1917

By: Fear, Robert, active 1988

Reference: MS-Papers-5784

Description: Cooper describes her early life in Greenwich, Kent and Camberwell, Surrey; the voyages of her father, Captain John Parsons, to New Zealand for the Canterbury Association with mention of John Godley, her voyage to Lyttelton in 1853 on the Minerva, life at Dampier Bay (now West Lyttelton) and in Christchurch as a governess, her marriage to Charles Edward Cooper in 1859 and her husband's job with the `Lyttelton Times'; later period living in Timaru and return to Christchurch in 1894; and at Sumner 1899. Many early Christchurch families are mentioned. Anne Elizabeth Parsons was the daughter of the first harbour master of Lyttelton Quantity: 1 folder(s) (17 leaves). Physical Description: Ms and typescript

Date: 1815-1863

Reference: qMS-0382-0388

Description: The correspondence deals principally with the formation of the Canterbury Association, and the founding, and early years of Canterbury The correspondence to Godley includes letters from C C Bowen, I E Featherston, J E Fitzgerald, W Fox, W E Gladstone, J W Hamilton & H Sewell Letters from Arthur and William Wakefield are included in the volume of E G Wakefield's correspondence Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 7 volume(s). Physical Description: Typed transcripts (27 cm; ¼ maroon morocco)

Date: 1848 - 1850

By: Great Britain. Admiralty; Hamilton, William John Warburton, 1825-1883

Reference: MapColl-834atc/[1849-50]/Acc.1379

Description: Map of South Island, south of Kaikoura and including Stewart Island, and not drawn to scale. Shows harbours, rivers, lakes, Maori tracks, boundaries of the New Zealand Company's land purchase of the Canterbury Region; includes descriptive notes on areas of land such as 'very extensive grass plains'. Note on map before copying: 'Kaiapoi is the southern boundary of the Nelson Block'. Includes many Maori placenames. Written below map: Copy of charts in custody of Admiralty, 1- Canterbury-Otago explorations (1848), 2- Nelson explorations (1846) Title from catalogue card Written on catalogue card: Shows New Zealand Company's purchase of land. See also annotated copy, redrawn by Department of Survey and Land Information, 1989, entitled Map of part of the Middle Island by Charles H Kettle, ca. 1848, shelved at MapColl-834atu/[1849-50]1989/Acc.21689 Inscriptions: top left - Stamped New Zealand Company, 31 Oct 1848 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, glued to paper, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 53.4 x 31.5 cm Provenance: Photocopy from chart held in custody of the Admiralty

Date: 1856-1857

By: Hamilton, William John Warburton, 1825-1883

Reference: fMS-Papers-5184

Description: Copies of letters, accounts of W J W Hamilton to Donald McLean and others re the Kaiapoi and Akaroa purchases (1856-1857) Quantity: 2 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss (photocopies)

Date: 1848

From: Pearse, John, 1808-1882: [Album. 1851-1856]

Reference: E-455-f-054-4

Description: A newspaper account of the effects of the severe earthquake of 23 January. It includes a report on the floor of the harbour rising by 2 feet; the tidal wave of the day of the earthquake; its centre being apparently in the Wairarapa; its being felt in the South Island 'feebly' as far away as Otago, but severely in Marlborough and Nelson; major slips on the Rimutaka Range. It also contains a report from W J W Hamilton from Lyttelton and its effects on Canterbury Quantity: 1 printed item. Physical Description: Newsclipping

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: 1847-1855

By: New Zealand. Magistrates' Court (Whanganui)

Reference: fMS-253

Description: Letter-book, containing letters from J H Laye, A F W Wyatt, W J W Hamilton, D S Durie Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss (40 cm; brown cloth)

Date: Apr-May 1868

From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1784-044

Description: Identified persons entered under Name; also includes letter from G F [?] Muskew, Avonside, Christchurch, re employment Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1843-1873]

By: Hamilton, William John Warburton, 1825-1883

Reference: MS-Papers-10936

Description: Research notes compiled by S V Robinson, including correspondence, diaries, extracts from GBPP, newspaper cuttings and official correspondence (including letters from D McLean, J R Godley, W Mantell and W Reeves) Quantity: 1 folder(s) (26 microfiche). 0.01 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: List of contents of each microfiche. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr S V Robinson, 12A Essex Street, Wellington, 1983 Processing information: Access restrictions removed as part of Chief Librarian Restrictions Review, 18 September 2023.

Date: Jul-Dec 1858

From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1784-020

Description: Identified persons entered under Name; also includes price list for improved kitchener [sic]; hand-drawn sketch map of Alford Forest area showing property ownership in letter from T W Hall; letter from Robert [?] Gerrard; and marked report in `Wellington independent', Mr Sewell before the House of Commons', 25 Aug 1858 Other - See also diary MSX-2665 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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: 27 May 1850

By: Stokes, John Lort, 1812-1885

Reference: MS-Papers-5414

Description: Letter written from Molyneaux Bay to Captain J L Stokes, commander of the Acheron during 1847-1851 survey of the New Zealand coast, in which Hamilton reports on his explorations and observations on an overland journey from the Bluff area to Tuturau (near Mataura) and east to Molyneaux Bay. He comments on the terrain, vegetation, weather, local hospitality and news. Accompanying material - Includes transcript acquired with letter Relationship complexity - Other material relating to the Acheron survey includes Stokes papers at Micro-MS-0066, Micro-MS-0755, Micro-MS-0816, and MS-Papers-1333. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (6 pages, 2 leaves). Physical Description: Mss Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from Argyll Etkin, London, November 1995

Date: Jan-Mar 1868

From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1784-043

Description: Identified persons entered under Name; also includes notes relating to appointments; letter from [?] McKenna, Christchurch, looking for work and had served in the 65th Regiment; anonymous letter from Hokitika re West Coast affairs; and letter from I or J LeCren, Timaru Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1838-1860, 1902

By: Brown, Alfred Nesbit (Archdeacon), 1803-1884

Reference: fMS-Papers-7510

Description: Inward letters to Brown from various correspondents, Father John Breen, Henry Williams, James Busby, William Williams and J W Hamilton; letter from Brown to Busby; agreement of sale by Tauranga chiefs of land for Anglican Mission, Tauranga, in Maori with several signatures, James Stack, witness; empty envelope (1860); and copy of telegram from Mr Seddon, signed by J G Ward (1902) Accompanied by photocopy of newspaper clipping about the collection Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 4 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and photocopies

Date: 1831-1914, 1957

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2325

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: [ca1840-1900]

From: Easdale, Nola, fl 1984-1998 : Papers

Reference: 90-143-1

Description: Includes surnames A to H. Also notes on the geology and charting of the New Zealand coast. Quantity: 1 box(es).

Date: 1863

From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1784-027

Description: Identified persons entered under Name; includes receipts which have not been indexed. Includes letters from the postmaster (? Wright), Lyttelton; John [?] Bonner; Maria [?] Pugh or Pym, of the Female Middle Class Emigration Society; an acknowledgement of Hall's resignation as magistrate; and H [?] Williams. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1868-1880

From: Haast family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-0037-073

Description: Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1844

From: British Library. Department of Manuscripts :Drawings and sketches illustrative of New Zealand. 1845-1853. [Additional Manuscript 19953. File prints].

By: Hamilton, William John Warburton, 1825-1883

Reference: E-143-026-2

Description: A colourful New Zealand fungus. Signed 'Ham. fecit' and possibly the work of W J W Hamilton Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photograph of watercolour

Date: 1861

From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1784-024

Description: Identified persons entered under Name; also includes letters from George N [?] Paulson, Addington Reitz; Miss J [?] Vesey Hamilton of Little [?] Rectory; Capt [?] F D Stewart, RN, Sandwich, Kent and [?] N Crawford re Joseph Hurrell Quantity: 1 folder(s).