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An Epitome of Official Documents Relative to Native Affairs and Land Purchases in the North Island of New Zealand

Part II.—Province of Taranaki

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Part II.—Province of Taranaki

No. of Series Date. Name of Writer. To whom addressed. Subject. Page.
1 15 Dec., 1841 Lieut.-Governor Hobson Secretary of State Report of Chief Protector Clarke 119
2 30 Nov., 1843 J. T. Wicksteed Colonel Wakefield General report 119
3 14 Mar., 1844 Governor Fitzroy New Plymouth settlers Memorial from, and reply to 120
4 17 Dec., 1844 Mr. D. McLean Chief Protector Probable settlement of New Zealand Company's claim; Native disturbances; and Governor Fitzroy's visit. 121
5 2 Jan., 1845 Sub-Protector McLean Chief Protector Application for church site, and reply 123
6 28 Feb., 1845 " " Peace made between the Taupo and Waitotara Natives 123
7 11 July, 1845 " " Visit to Taupo and Whanganui 126
8 26 Jan., 1846 " " Detailed report of above visit; and policy of Governor Grey 127
9 4 Mar., 1847 Governor Grey Earl Grey State of Taranaki Natives 131
10 26 July, 1847 Superintendent Richmond Governor Sir G. Grey Migration of Waikanae Natives to Waitara 131
11 18 July, 1849 New Plymouth settlers Governor-in-Chief Depressed state of the settlement, and Governor's reply 131
12 7 Feb., 1854 Superintendent Brown Commissioner McLean Acquisition of land expedient 132
13 16 Feb., 1854 Resident Magistrate " To prolong his stay in the province 133
14 21 Feb., 1854 Colonial Secretary Superintendent Loan Ordinance, for purchase of Native lands disallowed 133
15 13 Mar., 1854 " Commissioner McLean Approval of his detention at Taranaki 133
16 8 July, 1854 Commissioner Cooper Colonial Secretary Sending troops to New Plymouth 134
17 16 June, 1857 Chief Commissioner District Commissioner Proposed appointment of Native Agent 134
18 Aug., 1857 Provincial Council Governor Gore Browne Acquisition of more land 134
19 12 Feb., 1858 Governor Gore Browne Proclamation Unlawful assemblies of armed Natives prohibited 135
20 15 Feb., 1858 " Secretary of State Announcing issue of Proclamation 136
21 19 May, 1858 Provincial Council General Assembly Present condition of Native inhabitants 136
22 9 June, 1858 Governor Gore Browne Lord Stanley Remarks on above memorial 139
23 1 June, 1858 Commissioner McLean Memorandum Reporting on same document 140
24 20 Nov., 1858 Sir E. B. Lytton Governor Gore Browne Acknowledging receipt of memorial 141
25 Mar., 1859 Governor Gore Browne Speech To Natives at New Plymouth 141
26 15 Mar., 1859 Taranaki settlers Governor Gore Browne Thanks for his timely visit 142
27 26 Jan., 1860 Colonial Secretary Lieut.-Colonel Murray Martial law to be proclaimed, if necessary 142
28 Mar., 1860 Provincial addresses Governor Gore-Browne Approval of Governor's policy 143
29 17 Mar., 1860 Native Secretary " Increase of military force necessary 143
30 20 Mar., 1860 Hon. C. W. Richmond " Insufficiency of military force in New Zealand 144
31 " Hawke's Bay Council " Expression of sympathy 144
32 23 Mar., 1860 Governor Gore Browne Circular Enjoining strict neutrality on the Native Department 144
33 31 Mar., 1860 " Proclamation Reward for apprehension of murderers 145
34 20 April, 1860 Governor Sir H. Barkly Duke of Newcastle Military assistance rendered 145
35 28 April, 1860 Bishop Selwyn Hon. Mr. Tancred Protest against resolution of Hawke's Bay Council 145
36 25 May, 1860 Hon. C.W. Richmond Memorandum Bishop Selwyn's protest 146
37 27 June, 1860 Duke of Newcastle Governor Denison Despatch of military force approved of 150
38 " " Govern or Barkly Victorian assistance to New Zealand appreciated 150
39 21 Sept., 1860 Hutt settlers Governor Gore Browne Approval of military measures 151
40 27 Oct., 1860 Wellington settlers " Hoping that peace will only be on certain conditions 151
41 6 April, 1863 Governor Sir G. Grey Duke of Newcastle The present political state 152
42 1 July, 1865 " Proclamation Revoking martial law 152
43 13 Mar., 1869 Governor Bowen Earl Granville Enclosing letter from Rev. John Whiteley on the Maori war 153
44 6 Oct., 1870 " Earl of Kimberley Visit to New Plymouth 155
45 24 Dec., 1870 Earl of Kimberley Governor Bowen Maori meeting at Parihaka 156
46 18 Mar., 1872 Governor Bowen Earl of Kimberley Respecting Wiremu Kingi 156
47 17 May, 1872 Earl of Kimberley Governor Bowen Despatch duly received 158