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

Schedule

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Schedule.

Part I.—Province of Auckland.

No. of Series. Date. Name of Writer. To whom addressed. Subject. Page.
1 24 June, 1815 Governor Macquarie Earl Bathurst Respecting visit of the Rev. S. Marsden to New Zealand 1
2 16 Nov., 1831 Mr. William Yate Colonial Secretary, New South Wales Transmitting letter of Maori Chiefs to King William IV. 1
3 13 April, 1833 Sir Richard Bourke Mr. James Busby Instructions to the British Resident 2
4 10 Oct., 1835 British Resident European settlers Respecting land claims of Baron de Thierry, with copy of deed 5
5 2 Nov., 1835 " Under-Secretary of State Transmitting Declaration of Independence 8
6 25 May, 1836 Lord Glenelg Sir Richard Bourke Respecting the Maori Declaration of Independence 9
7 9 Sept., 1837 Sir Richard Bourke Lord Gleuelg On British settlement in New Zealand, with enclosures by Captain Hobson and Mr. Busby 10
8 1 July, 1839 Marquis of Normanby Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty Captain Hobson's appointment as British Consul 14
9 5 Feb., 1840 Lieut.-Governor Hobson Sir George Gipps Narrative of proceedings on arrival in New Zealand 14
10 17 Feb., 1840 " " Treaty of Waitangi signed at Hokianga 16
11 6 May, 1840 Colonial Secretary Lieut.-Governor Hobson Treaty signed at Kaitaia 18
12 4 June, 1840 Captain George Grey Lord John Russell Report on aborigines 19
13 15 June, 1840 Lieut.-Governor Hobson Sir George Gipps Disturbances at Kawakawa 22
14 17 July, 1840 Lord John Russell " Approval of Governor Hobson's proceedings 24
15 24 July, 1840 Sir George Gipps Lord John Russell Reporting proceedings of Major Bunbury 24
16 15 Oct., 1840 Lieut.-Governor Hobson Secretary of State Signing of Treaty, with enclosures 25
17 10 Dec., 1840 Lord John Russell Lieut.-Governor Hobson Approval of Governor's proceedings 30
18 5 Aug., 1841 Lieut.-Governor Hobson Secretary of State Result of first land sale 30
19 16 Dec., 1841 " " Reporting death of Captain W. C. Symonds 31
20 10 Sept., 1842 Colonial Secretary New Zealand Gazette Notice of Governor Hobson's death 32
21 26 Nov., 1842 " " Auckland appointed the capital of New Zealand 32
22 26 Mar., 1844 Governor Fitzroy Proclamation Conditions of waiving the right of pre-emption 32
23 14 Oct., 1844 " Lord Stanley On same subject 33
24 15 Oct., 1844 " " General report on the land question 34
25 19 Oct., 1844 " " Military protection required 34
26 5 Nov., 1844 Chief Protector Colonial Secretary Waiving Crown's right of pre-emption 36
27 15 Sept., 1845 Colonial Secretary N.Z. Magistrates Responsibility of Natives to British law 36
28 10 Nov., 1845 Governor Fitzroy Chief Parore Governor's departure to England 37
29 10 Dec., 1845 Lieut.-Governor Grey Lord Stanley General affairs of the colony 37
30 11 Dec., 1845 " " Enrolment of Native corps 38
31 11 Sept., 1845 " " Position of our Native allies 38
32 13 Dec., 1845 " " Respecting Regulation of Arms Ordinance 39
33 26 Jan., 1846 " " Free pardon offered to rebels 39
34 14 May, 1846 " " Military force still requisite 41
35 10 June, 1846 Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone Lieut.-Governor Grey Compensation for war losses 41
36 5 Oct., 1846 Lieut.-Governor Grey Legislative Council Introduction of British law amongst the aborigines 42
37 7 Oct., 1846 " Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone Respecting changes in the Constitution 42
38 24 Nov., 1846 Earl Grey Lieut.-Governor Grey As to military force requisite 43
39 1 Mar., 1847 " " Respecting pensioners, convicts, and troops 44
40 3 May, 1847 Governor Grey Earl Grey New Constitution proposed to bo introduced 44
41 13 May, 1817 " " New Zealand proposed to be divided into two colonies 47
42 19 May, 1847 Colonial Secretary New Zealand Gazette Illicit sale of arms to Natives 47
43 1 Oct., 1847 Governor Grey Earl Grey Transmitting Sale of Spirits Ordinance 47
44 20 Nov., 1847 Earl Grey Governor Grey The Constitution to be partially suspended 48
45 15 May, 1848 Governor Grey Earl Grey Good faith to be maintained with the Natives 48
46 27 June, 1848 " " General report 50
47 31 Oct., 1848 " Chief Potatau Letter to Her Majesty acknowledged by her 51
48 5 Dec., 1849 Earl Grey Sir George Grey Respecting memorial of settlers urging introduction of representative government 51
49 27 Nov., 1849 " " Reply to petition against introduction of convicts 52
50 15 June, 1854 Commissioner McLean The Government Organization of Native Land Purchase Department 52
51 28 Oct., 1854 Colonial Secretary Native Secretary Occupation of Native lands by Europeans 53
52 30 Aug., 1855 Chief Commissioner Colonial Secretary Respecting the purchase of Native lands 53
53 21 April, 1856 " Governor's Private Secretary Present state of Native land purchases 54
54 19 May, 1856 " C. W. Ligar Remarks on Native affairs 55
55 23 June, 1856 " Memorandum On legal acquisition of their homesteads by Europeans 55
56 20 Mar., 1857 " Governor Gore Browne Reporting visit to Whangarei and Kaipara 56
57 2 Mar, 1858 Governor Gore Browne Public notice Future designation of Raglan Harbour 58
58 29 Sept., 1858 Hon. C. W. Richmond Memorandum General principles of Native policy 58 page viii
59 19 Aug, 1859 Hon. O.W. Richmond Memorandum On Native land purchases 60
60 7 May, 1860 Hon. W. Swainson " On government of the Native race 60
61 10 July, 1860 Governor Gore Browne Address to Maori chiefs at Kohimarama 63
62 1 Nov., 1860 " Duke of Newcastle General policy of the New Zealand Government 64
63 10 Nov., 1860 Colonial Secretary New Zealand Gazette Appointment on Minister for Native Affairs 66
64 4 Feb., 1861 Governor Gore Browne Duke of Newcastle On the establishment of a Native council 66
65 12 Mar., 1861 " Memorandum On Court for settlement of disputed land claims 69
66 25 May, 1861 Duke of Newcastle Governor Gore Browne Appointment of sir George Grey as Governor 70
67 5 June, 1861 " Sir George Grey Instructions of Governor Grey on his return to New Zealand 70
68 6 July, 1861 Governor Gore Browne Duke of Newcastle On the military force necessary in the Waikato District 72
69 " " " Requesting that a Royal Proclamation may be sent 73
70 15 Aug., 1861 Governor Sir G. Grey " Reporting his departure from the Cape 73
71 4 Oct., 1861 " " Governor Grey's arrival at Auckland 73
72 8 Oct., 1861 Colonial Ministers' Minute Present position of the colony 74
72a " " Machinery of Native government in operation 77
73 30 Nov., 1861 Governor Sir G. Grey Duke of Newcastle Plan for self-government in Native districts 79
74 6 Dec., 1861 " " Present state of the country 79
75 " Colonial Ministers' Minute The Governor's proposed visit to Waikato 81
76 Dec., 1861 Governor Sir G. Grey Notification To the Waikato and other tribes 82
77 7 Feb., 1862 " Duke of Newcastle Respecting Crown grants to Natives 83
78 26 Mar., 1862 " " On issue of Crown grants to Natives 84
79 26 Aug., 1862 " " Respecting the relations of Governor and Ministers on Native affairs 84
80 7 Jan., 1862 " " Visit to Lower Waikato District 85
81 21 April, 1863 Duke of Newcastle Governor Sir G. Grey Plan for military settlements in the Waikato 86
82 9 May, 1863 Governor Sir G. Grey Duke of Newcastle General rising in the North Island apprehended 87
83 5 April, 1864 " " Murders committed by Natives 87
84 25 April, 1864 " Right Hon. E. Cardwell Enclosing letter from Bishop Williams 87
85 27 June, 1864 Right Hon. E. Cardwell Governor Sir G. Grey As to mode of dealing with the Rangiriri prisoners 88
86 1 Aug., 1861 Colonial Secretary Government Commissioners Removal of seat of Government from Auckland 88
87 20 Aug., 1864 Governor Sir G. Grey Right Hon. E. Cardwell Government of Native affairs, with memorandum by Ministers 90
88 25 Oct., 1864 " Proclamation Amnesty to the rebel Natives 97
89 27 Oct., 1864 " Right Hon. E. Cardwell Transmission of Proclamation 98
90 1 Mar., 1865 Colonial Ministers Memorandum Taursnga prisioners to be tried by martial law 98
91 4 Mar., 1865 Governor Sir G. Grey " War in Waikato not prosecuted for the profit of colonists 99
92 1 April, 1865 " Proclamation Discontinuance of Native Land Purchase Department 100
93 4 Sept., 1865 " " Martial law to be in force at Opotiki and Whakatano 100
94 4 Jan., 1866 " Right Hon. E. Cardwell Respecting petition from Auckland as to control of Native affairs 101
95 2 Feb., 1866 " " Remarks on Sir William Martin's letter on the Waikato war 101
96 8 Mar., 1868 Governor Sir G. Bowen Duke of Buckingham Condition of Maori race 102
97 17 Dec., 1869 Native Minister Memorandum Peace arrangements in Waikato 104
98 22 Dec., 1869 Governor Sir G. Bowen Earl Granville State of military defence 104
99 18 Aug., 1870 Earl of Kimberley Governor Sir G. Bowen The Queen's Maori godson to be properly educated 105
100 10 Dec., 1870 Governor Sir G. Bowen Earl of Kimberley Arrival of the Duke of Edinburgh in Auckland 105
101 26 Dec., 1870 " " Visit to the Lake District 105
102 20 May, 1871 " " Report on the slate of the Natives 106
103 10 June, 1871 " " Report on the Province of Auckland 107
104 15 Nov., 1871 Earl of Kimberley Governor Sir G. Bowen Death of Tamati Waaka Nene 109
105 15 May, 1872 Governor Sir G. Bowen Earl of Kimberley Visit to Taupo 109
106 10 June, 1872 " " Visit to Waikato, &c. 110
107 17 Mar., 1873 Native Minister Memorandum Condition of Native affairs 111
108 19 Mar., 1873 Governor Sir G. Bowen Earl of Kimberley Inauguration of Waaka Nene's monument 111
109 10 April, 1873 Sir George Arney " Visit to Kawhia, with memo. by Native Minister 112
110 " " " On the same subject 113
111 30 April, 1873 Earl of Kimberley Sir George Arney Address of the Ngapuhis laid before the Queen 115
112 8 June, 1874 Governor Sir James Fergusson Earl of Carnarvon Visit to Native districts 115
113 20 Oct., 1874 Earl of Carnarvon Governor Sir James Fergusson On retirement from the Government of New Zealand 116
114 25 Nov., 1874 Governor Sir James Fergusson Earl of Carnarvon Shall leave Auckland on Governor Normanby's arrival 116
115 21 Dec., 1874 Marquis of Normanby " Assumption of the Government of New Zealand 117
116 7 June, 1875 " " Reporting his visit to the South 117
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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

Part III.—Province of Wellington.

No. of Series Date. Name of Writer. To whom addressed. Subject. Page.
1 5 Feb., 1838 Lord Glenelg Earl of Durham Proposed charter to Company cannot be recommended 159
2 1 May, 1839 H. Labouchere William Hutt New Zealand Company not sanctioned by British Government 159
3 4 Dec., 1839 Lord John Russell Governor Sir G. Gipps Embarkation of Company's settlers to New Zealand 159
4 23 May, 1840 Lieut.-Governor Hobson Proclamation Illegal assumption of authority in Port Nicholson district 160
5 20 June, 1840 Colonial Secretary Lieut.-Governor Hobson Reporting his arrival and proceedings at Wellington 160
6 1 July, 1840 Wellington settlers " Address of, with Governor's reply 161
7 29 Aug., 1840 Colonial Secretary Public notice Disputed possession of land by settlers at Te Aro 162
8 9 Oct., 1840 " Lieut.-Governor Hobson Wellington lands in dispute 162
9 10 Oct., 1840 " " Report on Port Nicholson district 162
10 21 Nov., 1840 Lord John Russell Governor Sir G. Gipps Position of the Company: Commissioner to be appointed 163
11 No date Wellington Magistrates Lieut.-Governor Hobson Establishment of a separate Government; with reply thereto 163 page vi
12 5 Aug., 1841 Lieut.-Governor Hobson Secretary of State Reply to petition of settlers praying for his removal 165
13 19 Aug., 1841 R. Vernon Smith J. Somes Answer to complaints of Company against Governor Hobson 166
14 5 Sept., 1841 Lieut.-Governor Hobson Colonel Wakefield Equitable arrangements with Natives will be sanctioned 166
15 16 Oct., 1841 Colonial Secretary Government Notice Public reserves in Port Nicholson 166
16 13 Nov., 1841 Lieut.-Governor Hobson Secretary of State Forwarding Chief Protector's report 166
17 2 April, 1844 Major Richmond Wellington settlers Not to negotiate for land within the New Zealand Company's block 167
18 2 July, 1844 Commissioner Spain Governor Fitzroy Relative position of Natives and Europeans 168
19 21 Feb., 1846 Lieut.-Governor Grey Proclamation Waiving right of pre-emption within the Company's districts 169
20 14 Sept., 1846 Governor Sir G. Grey Right Hon. W. E. Glad-stone Exceptions made in Company's grants, with memorandum 169
21 26 Mar., 1847 " Earl Grey Settlement of the Company's claims 172
22 9 April, 1847 " " On same subject 173
23 19 June, 1847 Earl Grey Governor Sir G. Grey Arrangement of Imperial Government with the Company 174
24 19 Oct., 1848 Lieut.-Governor Eyre " Ruinous earthquake at Wellington 175
25 21 Nov., 1848 Captain Collinson Colonial Secretary Official report on same 176
26 1 April, 1865 Governor Sir G. Grey Proclamation Call on Native tribes to surrendor themselves 177
27 14 Oct., 1865 " Right Hon. E. Cardwell Enclosing Proclamation of peace 179
28 13 Jan., 1866 " " Haubau murderers; with despatch from General Chute 180
29 8 Jan., 1867 " Earl of Carnarvon Improved state of colony 182
30 7 July, 1867 " Duke of Buckingham On the same subject 182
31 22 Aug., 1867 Duke of Buckingham Governor Sir G. Grey Governor Bowen's appointment 183
32 30 Oct., 1867 Governor Sir G. Grey Duke of Buckingham Removal from New Zealand 183
33 28 Dec., 1867 " " Address of Executive Council on same, with the Governor's reply 183
34 22 Jan., 1868 Duke of Buckingham Officer Administering Government Sir George Grey's, removal merely consequent on expiration of his term of office 184
35 5 Mar., 1868 Governor Sir G. Bowen Duke of Buckingham Circulars sent to district officers 184
36 17 Mar., 1868 " " Transmitting list of Maori tribes and chiefs 185
37 8 Sept., 1868 " " Governor Grey's departure from New Zealand 187
38 29 Jan., 1869 Earl Granville Governor Sir G. Bowen Bad reports from the colony 187
39 20 Feb, 1869 Governor Sir G. Bowen Duke of Buckingham Prosperous state of the Wairarapa District 187
40 12 Mar., 1869 Native Minister Governor Sir G. Bowen Condition of Native affairs 188
41 18 Mar., 1869 Earl Granville " Swords forwarded for Major Kemp and other chiefs 189
42 23 April, 1869 " " Account of West Coast expedition under Colonel Whitmore received 189
43 7 July, 1869 Governor Sir G. Bowen Earl Granville System of Maori warfare; with opinion of Attorney- General on legal status of the belligerents 189
44 No date Sir G. Grey and others " Protest against Imperial policy 194
45 14 Oct., 1869 Governor Sir G. Bowen " Visit to Whanganui and West Coast 195
46 27 Oct., 1869 Sir George Grey " Recognition of Maori authority in New Zealand, &c. 197
47 28 Oct., 1869 Governor Sir G. Bowen " Trial of the Hauhau prisoners, enclosing Judge Johnston's charge 198
48 17 Nov., 1869 " " Re Rangitikei-Manawatu Block: Final judgement of Native Land Court 202
49 14 Feb., 1870 Sir D. McLean Memorandum Respecting the movements of Te Kooti 203
50 4 June, 1870 Governor Sir G. Bowen Earl Granville Present state of the colony 204
51 26 June, 1870 " " Presentation of swords to Maori chiefs 204
52 28 July, 1870 " " Trial and conviction of captured rebels 204
53 Sept., 1870 Attorney-General's opinion On treatment of unconvicted rebels 206
54 24 Dec., 1870 Governor Sir G. Bowen Earl of Kimberley Death of the chief Te Puni 207
55 21 Oct., 1872 " " Maori members in the Legislative Council 207
56 6 Nov., 1872 " " Admission of Maoris into the Executive Council 207
57 21 Nov., 1872 Earl of Kimberley Governor Sir G. Bowen Sir James Fergusson appointed Governor 207
58 6 Dec., 1872 Governor Sir G. Bowen Earl of Kimberley Report of official visit to Rangitikei, &c. 208
59 17 Dec., 1873 Governor Sir James Fergusson " Violent conduct of the Maniapoto Tribe 208
60 21 Dec., 1874 Marquis of Normanby Earl of Carnarvon Arrival in New Zealand, and assumption of the Government 209
61 14 Dec., 1876 " " Retirement of Sir D. McLean from the Ministry 210
62 6 Jan., 1877 " " Death of Sir D. McLean reported 210
63 14 Feb., 1877 Earl of Carnarvon Marquis of Normanby Sir D. McLean's loss of health regretted 210
64 12 Mar., 1877 " " And his death deplored 210