MANUSCRIPT
Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Maori letters to Colenso
- Date
- 1845-1858
- By
- Colenso, William, 1811-1899
- Reference
- MS-Papers-4624
- Description
Each folder contains letters from Maori to Colenso with reports of the activities and plans of Maori teachers, parishioners and others in the Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa regions; there are frequently requests for religious texts, medicines and other items; there are also discussions of Christian teachings
Quantity: 10 folder(s). 0.10 Linear Metres.
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Format
- 10 folder(s), 0.10 Linear Metres, Manuscripts, Personal correspondence
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Maori letters to Colenso
Date: 1845-1854
From: Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Maori letters to Colenso
Reference: MS-Papers-4624-10
Description: Contains letters from Maori to Colenso with information and discussion about land tenure and disputes over rentals and sales, details of baptisms and deaths, comments about the conflict between Colenso, Te Hapuku and others, notes on the erection of chapels, and comments about Ripeka and Hamuera running away and not wishing to return Quantity: 1 folder(s) (21 pieces).
Maori letters to Colenso
Date: 7 Nov 1848 - 22 Jan 1854
From: Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Maori letters to Colenso
Reference: MS-Papers-4624-02
Description: Letters from Maori to Colenso. One envelope addressed to Colenso from Te Kaipou. Also contains what appears to be a seating plan and roster for Colenso's students. Most of the names on this roster appear to be the main contributors to this collection of correspondence. The letters contain reports of illnesses and deathes, expressions of faith and thanks to Colenso, and an account of Ripeka and Hamuera running away from Colenso, and being returned Quantity: 1 folder(s) (17 pieces).
Maori letters to Colenso
Date: 2 May 1846 - Dec 1858
From: Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Maori letters to Colenso
Reference: MS-Papers-4624-06
Description: Contains letters from Maori to Colenso with information and discussion about the erection of chapels, confessions, reports of deaths, reports about land dealings, trade related correspondence, and a report about Ripeka Meretene and Hamuera Te Nehu not wishing to return to Awapuni Quantity: 1 folder(s) (20 pieces).
Maori letters to Colenso
Date: 30 Jan 1848 - 5 Feb 1854
From: Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Maori letters to Colenso
Reference: MS-Papers-4624-01
Description: Contains letters with information and discussion about land tenure, community disputes, the erection of chapels; also includes a letter of reprimand from Colenso Quantity: 1 folder(s) (6 pieces). Physical Description: Mss and typescript
Maori letters to Colenso
Date: 11 May 1854 - 20 Feb 1854
From: Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Maori letters to Colenso
Reference: MS-Papers-4624-03
Description: Contains letters from Maori to Colenso with reports about the activities and plans of Maori teachers, parishioners and others, requests for religious texts, medicines, and other items, information about the erection of chapels Accompanying material - All pieces except for two have small cards attached which give a very brief description in english about the particular piece it is attatched to. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (12 pieces).
Maori letters to Colenso
Date: 21 Aug 1844 - 20 Oct 1853
From: Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Maori letters to Colenso
Reference: MS-Papers-4624-07
Description: Contains letters from Maori to Colenso with information and discussion about injuries and illnesses, notes about the erection of chapels, confessions, comments about community conflicts in south Wairarapa, comments about land tenure, questions about church administration, and comments in the aftermath of revelations about Colenso's affair Quantity: 1 folder(s) (18 pieces).
Maori letters to Colenso
Date: 1845-1854
From: Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Maori letters to Colenso
Reference: MS-Papers-4624-08
Description: Contains letters from Maori to Colenso with information and discussion about deaths and illnesses, notes about the erection and destruction of chapels, confessions, notes about land tenure and related issues, and reports about community conflicts (including one involving Colenso) Quantity: 1 folder(s) (18 pieces).
Maori letters to Colenso
Date: 18 Dec 1847-13 Sep 1853
From: Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Maori letters to Colenso
Reference: MS-Papers-4624-05
Description: Contains letters from Maori to Colenso with information and discussion about the aftermath of revelations about Colenso's affair, notes about the conversion of a tohunga, confessions, reports about education, and a letter from Te Hapuku about his dispute with Colenso Other Titles - Te Aute College Quantity: 1 folder(s) (21 pieces).
Maori letters to Colenso
Date: 24 Feb 1847 - 3 May 1858
From: Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Maori letters to Colenso
Reference: MS-Papers-4624-04
Description: Contains letters from Maori with information and discussion about conflicts between Colenso and Maori, reports about deaths and burials, and comments about the aftermath of revelations about Colenso's affair Quantity: 1 folder(s) (18 pieces).
Maori letters to Colenso
Date: 1847-1854
From: Colenso, William, 1811-1899 : Maori letters to Colenso
Reference: MS-Papers-4624-09
Description: Contains letters from Maori to Colenso with information and discussion about community disputes, confessions, trade related issues, religious matters, reports about marriages, deaths and illnesses, lists of men in arms, comments about Colenso's dispute with Te Moananui, and comments about the aftermath of revelations about Colenso's affair Quantity: 1 folder(s) (23 pieces).