Diaries and notebooks

Date: Mar-Apr 1848

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

Reference: MS-1221

Description: A small notebook kept by McLean during his travels to Rangitikei and Kapiti in early 1848. Included are lists of names and hapu meet and comments about them, notes on Hawaiki and waka traditions, recording of talks with Te Rauparaha, and some letter drafts. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 17 Jun-17 Aug 1849

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

Reference: MS-1226

Description: Most of the volume continues the diary account from the previous volume (MS-1225). It begins with his journey further up the Whanganui River and back, with several lengthy descriptions of places visited. The diary then continues with accounts of office work in Wanganui before describing and expedition into the Rangitikei and Manawatu areas completing arrangements for the Rangitikei purchase. Also included are notes made on his travels about various aspects of Maori beliefs and customs Other - Transcribed in MS-1285 Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 22 Mar-19 Apr 1850

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

Reference: MS-1227

Description: Contains diary accounts of a journey to Mokau in northern Taranaki to discuss land sale with the Maori there. The diary ends with a long entry thanking God and fate for his appointment as Chief Land Purchase Officer for the colony. At the back of the volume are several pages of accounts. Other - Transcribed in MS-1286 Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 26 Apr-11 May 1850

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

Reference: MS-1228

Description: The diary describes an expedition from New Plymouth to Waitara and on to Wanganui. McLean describes the Maori settlements visited and the native meetings he attended. Among those he met was the chief Te Heu Heu. All is interspersed with religious reflections. There is a drawing of a kiwi (and he mentions capturing two on the expedition). At the end are various notes in Maori and English about Maori words, sayings and beliefs. Other - Transcribed in MS-1286 Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 13 Oct-13 Dec 1850

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

Reference: MS-1230

Description: The earliest entries describe a meeting with Ngati Apa and Ngati Ruanui about Rangitikei. McLean then travelled down the coast to Wellington where he spent several days on official meetings, including meetings with Governor Grey. On the way back he describes a big meeting with Ngati Toa about land at Waikanae and then describes a journey up the Manawatu and on to central Hawkes Bay, with descriptions of his journey, people met and meetings held. Other - Transcribed in MS-1286 Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 4 Mar-13 May 1848, 16 Mar-8 Apr 1849

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

Reference: MS-1220

Description: Diary entries entries cover the period 4 March-13 May 1848 and 16 March-8 April 1849. The 1848 entries describe in detail his overland journey down the coast from New Plymouth to Wellington and back. A main purpose of the expedition was to meet with Wiremu Kingi and other Te Ati Awa leaders to discuss their claims to Waitara. He also describes meeting with Te Rauparaha as well as meetings with Colonel Wakefield and other political figures in Wellington. There are also draft letters relating to his negotiations and notes on Maori claims. The 1849 entries describe his meetings with Ngatiapa and other claimants to the lands of the Rangitikei area. Other - Most of the journal entries are transcribed in MS-1285 Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 19 Jul-12 Oct 1850

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

Reference: MS-1229

Description: The diary begins and ends with notes mainly relating to Maori songs and accounts recorded by McLean on this travels. The diary itself contains descriptions of land purchase activity around Wanganui and a journey up the Whanganui River. Later entries describe negotiations about Rangitikei and Manawatu land. People and kainga visited are described. Other - Transcribed in MS-1286 Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: May-Jul 1848, Dec 1848-Jan 1849

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

Reference: MS-1222

Description: Contains rough diary entries for negotiations around the Wanganui area in May-July 1848 and a visit to Wellington in from December 1848 to January. The later account includes accounts of meetings with the Governor and other officials, his enjoyment of the Wellington Highland Games, and his account of a meeting, accompanying Lieutenant-Governor Eyre, with local Maori about Rangitikei land on his way back overland. As with other diaries in this series the entries are interspersed with notes (including a long discussion of American treaties with tribes) and draft letters describing his actions. Other - Transcript of the journal entries are in MS-1285 Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 12 Jan-17 Mar 1849

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

Reference: MS-1224

Description: The bulk of the volume is made up of diary entries describing meetings and travels relating to negotiations for land in Rangitikei and Manawatu. These entries continue from those in MS-1222. Included are accounts of meetings in Manawatu, Otaki and Waikanae and a visit to meet with officials in Wellington. Other - transcripts of the entries are in MS-1285 Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: [ca 1849-1850]

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

Reference: MS-1223

Description: A notebook with just three pages used, which appear to relate to land negotiations. The land and place has not yet been identified. Quantity: 1 volume(s).