Halse, Henry, 1820-1888

Date: April-May 1874

By: Halse, Henry, 1820-1888

Reference: MS-Papers-5056

Description: Typed transcript of diary written by Henry Halse covering period 24 April to May 8 [1874?]. Diary entries describe Halse's journey from Ohinemutu, across Lake Tarawera and Lake Rotomahana to see the Pink and White Terraces and Lake Rotokanapa (?) and then back to Ohinemutu, Taupo, Napier and back to Wellington. Entries mainly note physical aspects of the scenery, comment on the places Halse stayed, baths taken and other such points but also notes meeting Sir James Ferguson and James Mackay Jr at Ohinemutu and attending a hui there on April 29 which discussed halting of land sales. He also mentions that the Bishop of Waiapu and Archdeacon Williams were on the same boat on the voyage from Napier to Wellington. Also contains some biographical notes on Henry Halse, his family, some of the other people mentioned in the diary and notes the fate of the Terraces and some of the other places visited. Source of title - supplied title Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Henry Halse was Joan Caradus's great-grandfather. Donor/Lender/Vendor - N T Caradus, Lower Hutt, 1994

Date: May 1863

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-218

Description: Contains correspondence, circulars, and related material about the Taranaki campaign in the New Zealand Wars, including copies of letters to Tawhiao and others from various tribes, expressing their opinions about the fighting; there are also some papers about the administration of Maori Affairs in the province of Wellington, including Wairarapa. Also conveys intelligence and alarm at an incident in Whanganui (?) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1863

By: Stratford, Peter, active 1990-2013

Reference: Eph-B-MAORI-1863-01

Description: Flyer with introductory text about the purpose of the visit of the chieftains to England, and a list with brief biographical details, about each of the 14 members of the party. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, on both sides of sheet 248 x 173 mm. Transfers: Other material of the same provenance is housed in the Manuscripts Collection..

Date: 1862-1863

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-217

Description: Contains correspondence and memoranda regarding Maori Affairs, including information about the administration of the Native Affairs Department and other related government agencies in Taranaki and the lower North Island, the disposition of Maori in Taranaki and elsewhere towards the Government and the Kingitanga, and information about Maori land transactions and related matters, especially in Wairarapa. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1874-1877

From: Grace, John Te Herekiekie (Sir), 1905-1985 : Grace family papers

Reference: MS-Papers-4760-3

Description: Letters from and to John Edward Grace re his employment as clerk and interpreter for the Native Land Court. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs and mss

Date: 1855

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-071

Description: Reports to McLean on Maori disturbances when Halse was Native Commissioner at New Plymouth. Letters are: 3 Mar 1855, Taranaki, 12p (end of letter missing); 21 Apr, Taranaki, 8p; 4 Jul 1855, New Plymouth, 4p; 3 Sep 1855, New Plymouth, 10p. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 letters). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1876, 1864-1886

From: Haast family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-0037-072

Description: Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1865-1892

From: Connell, Marjorie Bertha, 1907-1995 : Seed family papers

Reference: 88-051-36

Description: Identifiable correspondents entered in Name field. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1781-1950]

By: Caradus, Joan, active 1990s

Reference: MS-Papers-5092

Description: Contains original of Henry Halse diary, [ca April-May 1874] describing Halse's journey from Ohinemutu, across Lake Tarawera and Lake Rotomahana to see the Pink and White Terraces and Lake Rotokanapa (?) and then back to Ohinemutu, Taupo, Napier and back to Wellington. Entries mainly note physical aspects of the scenery, comment on the places Halse stayed, baths taken and other such points but also notes meeting Sir James Ferguson and James Mackay Jr at Ohinemutu and attending a hui there on April 29 which discussed halting of land sales. He also mentions that the Bishop of Waiapu and Archdeacon Williams were on the same boat on the voyage from Napier to Wellington. (See MS-Papers-5056 for typed transcript of this diary) Also contains a family tree of the Halse family starting with John Halse and Seqlidgiah Lovelance in 1781; clippings of newspaper obituaries of Henry Halse, Mary Ann Halse and Adelaide Halse and a copy of a family photograph. Source of title - supplied title Relationship complexity - See MS-Papers-5056 for typed transcript of Henry Halse diary Joan Caradus is the great-grandaughter of Henry Halse. Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, printed matter and photograph (some photocopies)

Date: 1863, 1872

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-292

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 letters). Finding Aids: See inventory for fuller description of the letters.

From: Alington, Margaret Hilda, 1920-2012 : Bolton Street Cemetery transcripts, notes and papers / compiled by Margaret Alington and others

Reference: MS-Papers-2260-034

Date: 1858-1861, n d

From: Whiteley, John, 1806-1869 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0484-5

Description: Consists of map of New Plymouth, undated; Colonel Thomas Gore Brown appointing George Cutfield, Rev, John Whiteley, Henry Halse and Robert Parris to be Commissioners of Native Reserve for the Province of New Plymouth, 19 Mar 1858; incomplete draft letter in the hand of George Whiteley re the protested sale of a native reserve owned by a Moturoa native named More to Robert Parris for #100, undated; letter labelled `True copy' from John Whiteley, 28 Sep 1861. Apparent final draft of the previous item. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1856

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

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0314

Description: 33 letters written from New Plymouth. Includes copy of letter in Maori from Hakopa [?], Taumata Pa, 1856 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 21 Dec 1850

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

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0674G-09

Description: Two copies of a letter written from Huatoki copied by H Halse Quantity: 1 piece (2 pages on 1 leaf).

Date: 1857

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

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0315

Description: 45 letters written from New Plymouth. Includes copy of a letter from Te Waka, 1857 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 20 Oct 1851

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

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0675I-03

Description: Contemporary copy in Henry Halse's hand with translation regarding land meetings Quantity: 1 piece (8 pages on 2 leaves).

Date: 2 Nov 1851

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

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0675I-07

Description: Copy and translation made by Henry Halse regarding the development of conflict in Taranaki Quantity: 1 piece (8 pages on 2 leaves).

Date: 18 Oct 1851

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

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0675I-02

Description: Contemporary copy of an original regarding disputes around the use of flags Quantity: 1 piece (3 pages on 1 leaf).

Date: 13 Oct 1850

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

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0674E-09

Description: Letter written from Te Kawau which is a copy with another contemporary copy and note from Henry Halse Quantity: 1 piece (2 pages on 1 leaf).

Date: Mar 1852

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

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0676B-05

Description: Contains copies of letter from Halse and Ropiha to Nopera and Tiaki regarding land and disputes Quantity: 1 piece (4 pages on 1 leaf).