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Diary kept by Edward Meurant, October 1846

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  • Description

    Handwritten copy of a diary in English and Maori kept by Edward Meurant, interpreter, from 1 to 9 October 1846. Includes Meurant's account of a meeting with Hone Heke Pokai at Otuihu where Meurant delivered Heke letters from the Governor and Captain Graham. Meurant goes on to write of persuading, with the help of Kawiti, Heke to meet Tamati Waka Nene at Kaikohe.

    During this engagement many rangatira spoke, the addresses made by Hone Heke, Te Ruki Kawiti, Te Hau [Portia], and the Kainga a Mata are included by Meurant.

  • Other Id

    14695 (Presto content ID)

    MS-205-2 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

Images and documents

Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Diary kept by Edward Meurant, October 1846
  • Physical Description

    20 leaves; 24 written sides

  • Language
    Te Reo Māori
    English
  • Level of Current Record
    Child
  • Is Part Of

    Edward Meurant - Diaries and letters, 1844 - 1846

  • Copyright
    No known copyright restrictions
  • Last Update
    07 Dec 2023
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