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Archives New Zealand Register Room: 1853 Civil Secretary Inwards Correspondence Register 

Reference CS 2/1 - Year/Letter number - date written - subject - (author,place) 

1853/1 Dec 07 [1852] Complaint against William Leech, Deputy Postmaster, Taranaki (George Bayle, Taranaki) 

- forward to 1853/70 

1853/2 no date Robbery perpetrated by Natives of Moturoa (Memorialists) 

- forward to 1853/74, 1853/215 

1853/3 Dec 20 [1852] Relative to offer of Natives of Mokau to sell land (Inspector of Police & Commissioner of Land Claims 


1853/4 Nov 27 [1852] Memorial for Registration of voters under act granting Representative Institutions to N.Z. 

(Thomas Watkin & Richardson & others, Taranaki) 


1853/5 Jan 03 Reporting that Half yearly survey has not been held as directed (Commander of … B. Victoria) 


1853/6 Jan 04 Relative to Survey of stores on board Government Brig (Collector of Customs, Wellington) 


1853/7 Dec 22 [1852] Relative to Pig Run occupied by Mr Barr (Mr Nicholson, Manawatu) 


1853/8 Jan 07 Papers relative to the erection of a Flagstaff at Government House are not in his possession (Lieutenant Governor Eyre) 


1853/9 Dec 20 [1852] Messrs Dillon and Cautley will not be able to attend Legislative Council (Superintendent, Nelson) 

1853/10 Dec 04 [1852] Forwarding Despatches from England (Deputy Postmaster, Taranaki) 

1853/11 Jan 06 Applying for Land at Taranaki (Lieutenant H. Jones, (… Briton) 

- forward to Colonial Secretary [IA] 1854/2708, with 1854/1685 Auckland 

1853/12 Jan 07 Estimate £1 10s cost of repairing Guard Room Government House (E. Roberts, Clerk of works) 

1853/13 Jan 08 Whether reply has been received from Secretary of State or case of Mrs Meurant Auckland (Hugh Carlton, Wellington) 


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1853/14 Jan 08 Prayer of Memorial for remission of W. Wright’s sentence cannot be granted (Sir George Grey) 

- Colonial Secretary’s Office 1853/13, 1854/1709 

1853/15 Dec 29 [1852] Detailing outrages committed by Natives in the Rangitikei District (James McDonell) 


1853/16 Dec 31 [1852] Enclosing resolution from Board of Trustees requesting advance of £1000 (Samuel Stephens, Nelson) 


1853/17 Jan 12 Relative to quantities of articles issued as Stores to Merchant loss occasioned to Revenue 

(Collector of Customs, Wellington) 


1853/18 Jan 13 Report of Board of Survey new copper required on Bow and Cut…er (Commander of Government Brig) 

1853/19 Jan 03 Requesting authority for Coil of Rope purchased to Redge off Native Vessel (G. S. Cooper, New Plymouth) 

1853/20 Dec 30 [1852] Proposing fresh arrangement regarding employment of Government Boat’s … (Resident Magistrate, New Plymouth) 

1853/21 Jan 10 On ravages committed by Natives and their Dogs on the Sheep Runs (C. Campion, Rangitikei) 


1853/22 Dec 30 On resumption of sales of Town Lands at New Plymouth (Commissioner Crown Lands, New Plymouth) 

1853/23 Jan 03 On the subject of advances made by the Sub-treasurer New Plymouth to Mr G. S. Cooper for purchase of land from 

Natives (Resident Magistrate, New Plymouth) 


1853/24 Jan 17 Requesting information as to appropriation of revenue for current year (Edward Roberts) 


1853/25 Jan 15 Relative to charge preferred by Natives against Mr Deighton in Resident Magistrate’s Court (The Governor in Chief) 


1853/26 Jan 17 Report on charge brought against Mr Deighton (Resident Magistrate, Wellington) 






1853/27 Jan 17 Requesting to be heard before Executive Council in reference to charge preferred against him (R. J. Deighton, Wellington) 


1853/28 no date Memo relative to Mr Boys appointment (Civil Secretary) 

- previous Colonial Secretary’s Office 1852/1322 

1853/29 Sep 20 [1852] Relative to Light House at Wellington (Commander Byron Drury, HMS ‘Pandora’) 

- forward to 1853/116, Marine [M] 3/7 

1853/30 Jul 12 [1852] Quarterly account for Quarter ending 30 June 1852 (Edward Barnard, Colonial Agent, London) 

1853/31 Nov 29 [1852] Acknowledging receipt of Commission to examine into practice & proceedings in Supreme Court 

(Chief Justice Martin, Auckland) 

1853/32 Dec 30 [1852] Relative to employment of Mr O. Carrington to prepare … Deeds of Grants 

(Commissioner Crown Lands, New Plymouth) 


1853/33 Jan 17 Return of Acts printed &c (Clerk of Council) 

1853/34 Jan 17 Civil Secretary to receive £250 … in addition to £400 per annum from Provincial Revenue (Private Secretary) 

1853/35 Jan 15 For permission to select land in the Southern Province (Captain W. Rawson Trafford, 65 th Regiment) 


1853/36 Jan 01 Has proceeded from Ahuriri to New Plymouth on private business (C. H. L. Pelichet) 


1853/37 Jan 18 No information to be gained from the Agents of the Sannerang relative to a missing mail (Deputy Postmaster, Wellington) 


1853/38 Jan 21 In reference to reply to his letter on the subject of a communication addressed to Earl Grey in February 1852 

(Hugh Carleton, Wellington) 






1853/39 no date Memorial praying for erection of suitable jetty for Steamers (C. Clifford &c, Wellington) 

- previous Colonial Secretary’s Office [IA] 1852/1609, forward to 1853/186 

1853/40 Dec 11 [1852] Acknowledging receipt of £737 7s 3d for repairs of Government Brig (Colonial Secretary, New South Wales) 

- with Colonial Secretary’s Office [IA] 1850/1091 

1853/41 Dec 08 [1852] Receipt of Proclamation of Passengers Act of 1849 (Colonial Secretary, New South Wales) 

1853/42 Jan 10 Forwarding 54 reports of claims to land (Land Commissioners Nelson) 

- previous Colonial Secretary’s Office [IA] 1853/62, forward to 1853/1566 

1853/43 Jan 10 Applications for assisted passages to Nelson (C. A. Dillon, Commissioner of Crown Lands Nelson) 

1853/44 Jan 18 Stating that he is not leasing land from Natives (Amos Burr, Manawatu) 

1853/45 Jan 12 In further reference to Mr George Duppa’s claim for compensation (Land Commissioners Nelson) 

- previous Colonial Secretary’s Office [IA] 1853/45 

1853/46 Aug 20 [1852] Enquiring for Certificate of Death and Burial of Francis Healey Surgeon (William Harrington & Son, Cork) 

1853/47 Jan 24 New door & top for Privy at Gaol Guard repaired (Barrack Master, Wellington) 


1853/48 Jan 24 Relative to account of monies advanced under Imprest (F. D. Bell, Commissioner Crown Lands, Wellington) 


1853/49 Jan 26 Relative to complaint made against Captain Deck for encouraginga breach of the Peace (Major of Bridage, Wellington) 

1853/50 Jan 27 Opinion on G. Duppa’s claim to compensation (Attorney General, Wellington) 

- with 1856/451 

1853/51 Jan 27 £2000 to be invested in Public Securities England (Manager Bank Issue, Wellington) 


1853/52 Jan 27 Ability of persons to contract a second marriage after not having received tidings of former husband &c for a number of 

years (Reverend Robert Cole, Wellington) 





1853/53 Jan 17 Threatened invasion of Taranaki by Waikato Natives (G. S. Cooper, New Plymouth) 

- forward to 1853/54, forward to 1853/66 

1853/54 Jan 17 Anxiety of Hone Ropiha and Puketapu Natives to sell land in the New Plymouth district (G. S. Cooper, New Plymouth) 


1853/55 no date Ord. Minutes of Ex. Co. 13 & 14 January 1853. Draft Civil Secretary Letter of Crown Lands 

(Despatch No.34 21 July 1851 New Zealand Company Land Claimants to the respective Commissioners) 

1853/56 Jan 27 Error in Grant to Industrial School at Wanganui (F. D. Bell, Commissioner, Wellington) 


1853/57 Jan 27 Relative to reservation of Right of Road in award to A. G. Tollemache [subsequently conveyed to A. de. B. Brandon] at 

Rangitikei (F. D. Bell, Commissioner, Wellington) 

1853/58 Jan 17 Return of Immigration & Emigration (Resident Magistrate, New Plymouth) 

1853/59 Jan 13 Relative to schedule of assets a valuation of New Zealand Company’s stores at New Plymouth 

(Resident Magistrate, New Plymouth) 


1853/60 Jan 29 Repairs of Privy Gaol Guard Mount Cook £1 15s (Edward Roberts, Clerk of Works) 

1853/61 Jan 31 Receipts for 100lbs of Gunpowder supplied to Commissioner Gennys (J. O. Hamley, Dep Ord … Wellington) 


1853/62 Feb 02 Asking to be employed as a Convict Guard (Henry Goodridge, Wellington) 

1853/63 Feb 02 Receipt for Blank Book of £5 notes (Acting Manager Bank of Issue) 


1853/64 Feb 01 Fresh Grant for Industrial School at Wanganui (F. D. Bell, Commissioner, Wellington) 

- forward to 1853/83, forward to Colonial Secretary [IA] 1866/2713 





1853/65 Feb 04 £737 7s 3d has been paid over by D.C.G. Ramsay to Treasurer New South Wales for repairs of Government Brig 

(D.A.C.G. Wood, Wellington) 

- forward to Colonial Secretary [IA] 1850/1091 

1853/66 Jan 29 Schedule of 50 reports together with reports on claims to land (F. D. Bell, Commissioner, Wellington) 

- see Colonial Secretary’s Office [IA] Series 1/111 

1853/67 Jan 06 Forwarding receipt of A.C.G. Turner for £272 19s 11d for Agent General (Colonial Secretary, Auckland) 

1853/68 Feb 07 Reporting purchase of the Whale Boat for Surveying Harbor at Ahuriri (Robert Park, Wanganui) 

1853/69 Feb 10 Enquiry for £50 authorised to be paid to him from assets of New Zealand Company at Otago. Applying for employment 

(C. F. Webb, Wellington) 

1853/70 Jan 31 Copy of letter from Mr Leech relative to complaint made against him by Reverend G. Bayley 

(Resident Magistrate, New Plymouth) 

1853/71 Jan 31 Forwarding Memorial against decisions in Resident Magistrate’s Court (Messrs Standish & Norris, New Plymouth) 


1853/72 Jan 19 Schedule of claims under the New Zealand Company Land Claimants Ordinance 

(William Halse, Commissioner, New Plymouth) 

- previous Colonial Secretary’s Office [IA] 1852/230, forward to 1853/73, 1853/777 

1853/73 Jan 11 Requesting Crown Grant for Land in the Omata Block (Thomas Wilkinson, New Plymouth) 


1853/74 Jan 29 Returning Memorial relative to Robbery by Natives at Moturoa (Resident Magistrate, New Plymouth) 


1853/74a Jan 17 Appropriation of “Bell Block” among holders of Land Orders under New Zealand Company 

(William Halse, Commissioner, New Plymouth) 


1853/75 Feb 14 Requesting Treasurer may be authorised to receive £900 advanced for purchase of land (Donald McLean, Commissioner) 

1853/76 Feb 14 Copy of letter to Mr Bowler on depasturing regulations (F. D. Bell) 





1853/77 Feb 14 Decision of Land Committee on Dr Evan’s claim (F. D. Bell) 

1853/78 Feb 14 Relative to land at Otago (E. Meredith) 

1853/79 Jan 31 Authority for employment of labourers, supply of forms (John C. Boys) 


1853/80 Jan 25 Forwarding plan of Mr Aylmer’s land at Akaroa (J. C. Boys) 

Map in misc map drawer P.AX.1 

1853/81 Jan 28 Relative to land claimed by Na ti Raki at Lyttelton (Resident Magistrate Captain Simeon) 

1853/82 Jan 24 Forwarding proposed notice for insertion in Government Gazette relative to issue of Licenses 

(Lt-Colonel Campbell Commissioner) 


1853/83 Feb 14 £700 to be advanced to Bishop of New Zealand for Industrial School at Wanganui (Sir George Grey) 

- forward to Colonial Secretary’s Office [IA] 1866/2713 

1853/84 Dec 21[1852] Electoral Registration of natives and Europeans (Captain Cargill, Otago) 

1853/85 Jan 31 Relative to right of Canterbury Association to sell land at Akaroa (Commissioner Crown Land – Mid. District) 


1853/86 Jan 19 Relative to applications for Runs – proposing new regulations (Commissioner Crown Land – Mid. District) 


1853/87Jan 07 Relative to claimants under Native Purchases to land in Canterbury District (Commissioner Crown Land – Mid. District) 

1853/88 Jan 05 Relative to claims made against him in England (Commissioner Crown Land – Mid. District) 

1853/89 Jan 10 Relative to sale of land at Akaroa by Canterbury Association (Commissioner Crown Land – Mid. District) 


1853/90 Jan 11 Enclosing copies of proceedings taken against Cyrus Davie for trespass on Crown Land and Mr Matson for same offence 

(Commissioner Crown Land – Mid. District) 






1853/91 Jan 15 Relative to a complaint made by him against Major Durie in the year 1848. (William Wright, Wellington) 

- previous 1853/14, forward to Colonial Secretary’s Office [IA] 1854/1709 

1853/92 Jan 31 Relative to a Memorial forwarded to the Governor in Chief by Mr Bishop praying for a remission of his sentence 

(William Wright, Wellington) 

- forward to 1853/197, Colonial Secretary’s Office [IA] 1854/1709 

1853/93 Sep 30 [1852] Relative to Line of Packets for New Zealand (Money Wigram & Sons, Blackwall) 

1853/94 Jan 24 Report of Committee of Executive Council on charge brought against R. J. Deighton, Interpreter in Resident Magistrate’s 

Court (Clerk of Executive Council, Wellington) 


1853/95 Feb 16 Est. Min. Executive Council R. J. Deighton dismissed the Public Service Dr Evans amount of compensation to be awarded 

to (Clerk of Executive Council, Wellington) 

1853/96 Feb 16 Relative to Balance of Estimates not accounted for by Commander of Government Brig (Civil Secretary) 

- previous 1853/97, 1853/136 

1853/97 Feb 17 Explanations relative to balances of estimates not accounted for (Commander of Government Brig) 


1853/98 no date Standard Weights & Measures to be forwarded from Auckland (Sir G. Grey) 


1853/99 Feb 15 Enclosing letter from the natives for Grant for School at Otaki (Revd. O. Hadfield, Wellington) 

1853/100 Feb 16 Relative to charges disallowed for travelling expenses when on circuit (Judge Stephen) 


1853/101 Feb 17 Forwarding plans for Grants for William Haverfield and Joseph Donaldson (T. H. Fitzgerald, Surveyor, Wellington) 






1853/102 Jan 27 Relative to Income Tax charged on his Salary as Private Secretary from 1845 to 1846 

(J. W. Hamilton, Subtreasurer, Lyttelton) 


1853/103 Feb 18 Recommending Mr Rogain of Taranaki in place of Mr Pelichet (Mr T. H. Fitzgerald, Wellington) 


1853/104 Feb 18 Estimates for Wharves for Steamers &c (Edward Roberts, Clerk of works) 


1853/105 Feb 18 Minute for Mr Fitzgerald to prepare Grant for Mr Suisted (Civil Secretary) 


1853/106 Jan 14 Forwarding plans of land sold (Walter Mantell, Commissioner, Otago) 


1853/107 Feb 18 Memorial of Mr Sidey’s for penalty levied for smuggling (Stephen Carkeek, Collector, Wellington) 

1853/108 Feb 14 Complimentary letter to Governor in Chief (Natives of Waikanae) 

1853/109 Feb 21 Relative to errors in Grants and Plans for Grants (T. H. Fitzgerald, Wellington) 

1853/110 Feb 19 Presents for Wanganui Natives (Sir George Grey) 

1853/111 Feb 21 Mr FitzGerald to sign Plans required for the Registrar General’s Office (Civil Secretary) 

1853/112 Dec 29 [1852] Reporting that he has been warned off Land by Messrs Matson, Doyley & Watson (Mr Boys, Akaroa) 


1853/113 Feb 19 A Deputy Registrar to be appointed at the Hutt (Sir George Grey) 

1853/114 Feb 22 Relative to block of land at Taranaki which the Natives are anxious to sell (D. McLean) 

1853/115 Feb 21 Relative to site for Roman Catholic Chapel and Schools at Wanganui (Crown Land Office) 

1853/116 Feb 23 Forwarding report from the Pilot relative to situation … Light House (Harbour Master, Wellington) 


1853/117 Feb 23 Requesting revision of the decision of Executive Council (R. J. Deighton, Wellington) 






1853/118 Feb 23 Two thousand pounds paid into the Treasury for Investment in British Funds (Manager Wellington Branch Bank of Issue) 

1853/119 Dec 17 [1852] Complaining of thefts by Natives (Thomas Bevan, Manawatu) 

1853/120 Feb 22 Requesting Prismatic compass & Cross Staff for School at Otaki (Revd O. Hadfield & Min of Sir G. Grey 

1853/121 Feb 21 Applying for appointment as Native Interpreter (R. Nicholson, Wellington) 

1853/122 Feb 23 Commission and Instructions for Mr Mantell under New Zealand Company Land Claimants ordinance (Civil Secretary) 


1853/123 Feb 23 Mr Bell to prepare Regulations &c for guidance of Land Commissioners generally (Civil Secretary) 


1853/124 Jan 11 Enquiring whether the Government is disposed to facilitate settlement of a body of Nova Scotians in England 

(Revd N. McLeod, Melbourne) 

1853/125 Feb 07 Applying for permission to lease lands from Epuni at the Hutt (S. S. Braithwaite, Wellington) 

1853/126 Feb 24 Applying for the Bishop of New Zealand for the Grants of the Section at Nelson appropriated for the Episcopal Church 

and also for one at Wellington (A. de Brandon) 


1853/127 Feb 26 Relative to gift of land for Ferry at Otaki (Commissioner D. McLean) 

1853/128 Feb 26 Relative to payment for purchases at Hawke’s Bay (Commissioner D. McLean) 

1853/129 Feb 22 Respecting dismissal of Joseph Harris (Robert Park, Wanganui) 

1853/130 Feb 28 Reporting sale of Pack Horse (Commissioner D. McLean) 

1853/131 no date Reporting his objections to views taken by the Executive Council of amount of Scrip to be awarded to Absentees 

(C. A. Dillon, Nelson) 

1853/132 Feb 23 Relative to Issue of Grants to Otago Association (Commissioner F. D. Bell) 

1853/133 Feb 23 25 more Grants in Wellington District forwarded for signature (Commissioner F. D. Bell) 


1853/134 Feb 24 New roof required for Gaol Guard Room (J. O. Hamley) 





1853/135 Feb 24 Relative to Grant for Mr Schultz in the District of Otago (A. de B. Brandon) 


1853/136 Feb 28 Relative to his accounts (P. A. Deck) 

1853/137 Feb 07 Relating to expenses on Crown Grants (Commissioner Campbell) 

1853/138 Mar 01 Reporting capture of Panapa Uruturangi (Donald McLean) 


1853/139 Jan 25 Forwarding application from Thomas Fagan for exchange of portion of Native Reserve (The Superintendent, Nelson) 

1853/140 Jan 12 Tender for firewood for Gaol (Jane Symons) – this entry is crossed out 

1853/141 Mar 02 Directing enquiries relative to portion of Town Acre No. 542 (Sir George Grey) 


1853/142 no such entry 

1853/143 Jan 20 Applying to be naturalized (Adolph Friedrich Henrici) 

1853/144 Feb 08 Forwarding petition relative to original purchase from Natives (G. Hempleman) 


1853/145 Mar 01 Requesting sanction to lease a Section from the Kaiwarra Natives (John Tony & William Cannon) 

1853/146 Feb 07 Applying for Office of Landing Waiter (James Broughton, Wanganui) 

1853/147 Jan 24 Forwarding copy of notice of Lands to be put up for sale (The Superintendent, Nelson) 


1853/148 Feb 28 Forwarding application for Grant … of The Bishop of New Zealand (A. de B. Brandon) 


1853/149 Feb 28 Forwarding Blue Book returns (R. R. Strang, Registrar General) 

1853/150 Mar 02 Directions for Mr Fitzgerald to proceed to Hawks Bay (Sir George Grey) 






1853/151 Feb 15 Relative to allowance of lands as a returned officer (M. Campbell, Wanganui) 

- see Land & Survey Wellington [LS-W] 61/3 

1853/152 Feb 15 Report upon correspondence enclosed in Sir J. Pakington’s Despatch of 20 July 1852 

(Board for reporting upon NZ Company’s Records) 


1853/153 Jan 13 Relative to loan from Government in aid of the Society (J. C. Raymond, Secretary Education Society) 


1853/154 Mar 02 To write Mr Wohlers thanking him for letter relating to Maori Mythology (Sir George Grey) 

1853/155 Feb 03 To reply to Memorial from Mr Reynolds against the application of a Medical Officer to the Hospital Otago 

(Sir George Grey) 

1853/156 Mar 03 Enclosing copy of letter from W. Jenkins respecting conveyance of land to his children (Commissioner D. McLean) 


1853/157 Mar 03 Presents a list in Instruments and drawing paper required (T. H. FitzGerald) 

1853/158 Mar 02 Respecting probable reduction in price of land (Charles E. Von Alzdorf) 

1853/159 Mar 03 Requesting authority to grant leave of absence to Charles Sharp Tide Surveyor 

(S. Carkeek, Collector of Customs, Wellington) 

1853/160 Mar 04 Relative to proceedings against Mr Deighton (Henry St Hill, Resident Magistrate) 


1853/161 Mar 03 Forwarding 75 Crown Grants with a Schedule (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/162 Mar 05 Requesting sanction to employment of Mr Latham in Resident Magistrate Court 

(H. St Hill, Resident Magistrate, Wellington) 

1853/163 Mar 03 Relative to Clement Tabor’s land order To… Harbor (W. Bowler Son & Co.) 

1853/164 Feb 28 Relative to his claim to compensation (H. Churton, Wanganui) 

1853/165 Feb 01 Report on John Williams Mill (Robert Park) 





1853/166 Feb 03 Forwarding list of lands to be proclaimed for sale (The Superintendent Nelson) 


1853/167 Feb 28 Forwarding copy of letter from Fell & Seymour with application from M. … to surrender Town Section 

(The Superintendent Nelson) 

1853/168 Feb 25 Enclosing copies of letter from Agent Canterbury Association relating to loan advanced by Government 

(The Sub Treasurer Lyttelton) 

1853/169 Mar 05 Enclosing letter from Private N. Oxenham requesting his discharge (The Sub Inspector of Police, Wellington) 

1853/170 Feb 18 Relating to complaint of Samuel Hodgkinson of being ejected from a run (Lt-Colonel Campbell) 

1853/171 Mar 07 Directing that passages be ordered in the Brig for Mr Steed and Mr Richmond (Sir George Grey) 

1853/172 Jan 04 Proposing plan of National Education in the Colony (Nicholson) 

1853/173 Feb 22 Complimentary Address to the Governor Sir George Grey (Canterbury Settlers) 

1853/174 Mar 03 Resident Magistrates to appoint deputy returning Officers (Sir G. Grey) 


1853/175 Mar 05 Disallowance of Marriage Amendment ordinances to be proclaimed (Sir G. Grey) 


1853/176 no date Relative to the present state of the Canterbury Association (Henry Sewell) 


1853/177 Mar 05 Proposals relative to introduction of Immigrants into New Zealand (Henry Russell) 

1853/178 Nov 08 [1852] Relative to Industrial School at Christchurch (Revd R. B. Paul) 

1853/179 no date Memorial of William Wright for remission of his sentence 

- with Colonial Secretary’s Office [IA] 1854/1709 

1853/180 Mar 03 Enclosing conveyance of piece of land on Thorndon Flat (F. Dillon Bell) 

1853/181 Mar 08 Requesting authority to purchase clothing for James Channel (The Resident Magistrate, Wellington) 





1853/182 Feb 26 Relative to retaining Counsel on behalf of Prisoner Panapa (R. R. Strang, Registrar) 


1853/183 Feb 28 Relative to additional allowance for Inspector of Sheep (The Superintendent, Nelson) 

- forward to 1853/372 or 1853/373 

1853/184 Mar 07 To acquaint Mr Hadfield that £400 will be granted him for Girls School at Otaki (Sir George Grey) 

1853/185 Jun 16 [1852] Relating to a piece of land given him at Otaki (William Hamilton) 

1853/186 Mar 03 To write Memorialists relative to the proposed Harbor jetty (Sir George Grey) 

1853/187 Mar 09 Relating to the reduction in the price of land (Henry Sewell) 


1853/188 Sep 15 [1852] Transmitting copy of letter from the Female Emigration Fund Society (Sir John Pakington) 

1853/189 Mar 09 Withdrawal of William Cattell’s Memorial (Robert Cheesman) 

1853/190 Feb 25 Relating to his having attended in the Resident Magistrates Court at Akaroa 

(Charles Simeon, Agent Canterbury Association) 


1853/191 Mar 09 Transmitting copies of correspondence forwarded by Mr C. Davie respecting claims of land in Akaroa district 

(Charles Simeon, Agent Canterbury Association) 

1853/192 Mar 10 Forwarding application of Captain Fuller to be appointed to the Commission of the Peace 

(Charles Simeon, Resident Magistrate, Lyttelton) 

1853/193 Mar 10 Application from C. J. Percival to be appointed Superintendent of Police Lyttelton 

(Charles Simeon, Resident Magistrate, Lyttelton) 

1853/194 Mar 10 Report from Mr Cridland on the Clay Stone … to Wellington (Charles Simeon, Resident Magistrate, Lyttelton) 

1853/195 Mar 09 Consenting to act as Counsel for Panapa (John King) 


1853/196 no date Land Regulations (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 





1853/197 Mar 10 Applying for licenses to remove …water (Johnson & Moore) 

1853/198 Mar 10 Applying for permission to obtain supply of firewood (R. R. Strang, Registrar) 

1853/199 Mar 08 Relating to Requisition for teal &c (Robert Park) 

1853/200 Feb – Application for renewal of Bush License (J. B. McKain) 

1853/201 Mar 06 Applying for appointment of Interpreter (William B. Chamberlain) 

1853/202 Jan 24 Transmitting copies of application to Captain G..ney’s for 100lbs of gunpowder (The Resident Magistrate, New Plymouth) 

1853/203 Feb 28 Forwarding list of persons authorized by him to purchase gunpowder (The Resident Magistrate, New Plymouth) 

1853/204 Mar 12 To instruct to Mr McLean to proceed to Rangitikei (The Civil Secretary) 


1853/205 Feb 25 Enclosing correspondence relative to the threatened invasion of Waikato tribe (G. S. Cooper, New Plymouth) 

1853/206 Feb 28 Enclosing copy of Memorial of Meeting on land question (Standish & Morris) 


1853/207 Mar 12 Stating his intention of proceeding to Rangitikei & requesting authority to employ two natives (Donald McLean) 


1853/208 Jan 11 Copy of letter f… Wiremu Kingi to Governor relating to land (Donald McLean) 


1853/209 Mar 14 Requesting the Offices may be repaired (The Colonial Treasurer) 

1853/210 Mar 14 Enclosing list of 8 per cent Debentures (The Colonial Treasurer) 

1853/211 Mar 14 Requesting remission in purchase of land as a retired Military Officer (E. M. O’Connell) 

1853/212 Mar 14 Forwarding returns of “Blue Book” (O.B. D’Arcy) 

1853/213 Feb 22 Relating to papers on subject of Flag Staff (H. J. Cridland) 

1853/214 Mar 01 Forwarding Blue Book return (F. D. Bell) 

1853/215 Jan 28 Transmitting copy of Memorial for enquiry into supposed infringement of Resident Magistrate Order (Thomas King) 

1853/216 Mar 12 Requesting licenses for sale of Sword & Shot (Bethune & Hunter) 

1853/217 Feb 14 Relating to misdirection of letter from this Office (Standish & Morris) 






1853/218 Feb 28 Requesting that correspondence between Commissioner of Crown Lands and Mr Stafford be returned 


1853/219 Mar 11 Relating to disallowance of “Marriage Amendment Ordinance” (R. R. Strang, Registrar General) 


1853/220 Mar 14 Enclosing plan of triangular piece of land granted to Bishop of New Zealand (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 


1853/221 no date Parchment copies of Proclamation to be sent to Auckland (The Private Secretary) 

1853/222 Mar 15 To direct Mr Fitzgerald to supply Mr Roy with plan of the Hutt River (Civil Secretary) 

1853/223 Mar 16 Relating to the case of Mr Duppa (The Attorney General) 

- forward to 1856/457 

1853/224 Mar 16 Relative to their leasing from Natives part of Section No. 4 Harbor District (John Toney & William Cannon) 

1853/225 Mar 16 Requesting sanction to supply of firewood (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/226 Mar 17 Relating to expenses incurred by the Judge at Nelson (The Acting Auditor General) 

1853/227 Mar 09 Directions for sailing of the Brig and to … Major Richmond in reference to New Land Regulations (Sir George Grey) 


1853/228 Mar 10 Requesting instructions relative to Masters and Servants Act (The Resident Magistrate, Wanganui) 

1853/229 Mar 11 Requesting documents relating to destruction of houses & property at Wanganui (The Resident Magistrate, Wanganui) 

1853/230 Mar 14 Requesting information relative to land granted to retired Military Officer (M. Rawson Trafford) 


1853/231 Mar 18 To … Mr Dillon respecting extension of his District (The Civil Secretary) 


1853/232 Mar 05 Enquiring if a Naturalization Ordinance can be passed in favor of absentee Alien (J. C. Porter, Christchurch) 

1853/233 Feb 28 Relating to Mr Justin Aylmer’s abilities as a Surveyor (John C. Boys, Surveyor) 





1853/234 Feb 26 Respecting his not having acted as Magistrate in case of D’Oyley v. Campbell 

(John Watson, Resident Magistrate, Akaroa) 


1853/235 Mar 06 Relating to proceedings in Resident Magistrate Court at Akaroa (James Edward Fitzgerald) 


1853/236 Mar 19 Mr Bell to be directed to furnish list of applications for runs (The Civil Secretary) 


1853/237 Mar 08 Recommending … for Job of Powder &c be issued to George Armstrong (John Watson, Resident Magistrate, Akaroa) 

1853/238 Mar 07 Returning documents connected with Mr Fraser’s case (Walter Mantell, Commissioner) 

1853/239 Mar 05 Acknowledging receipt of Forms (Walter Mantell, Commissioner) 

1853/240 Mar 05 Acknowledging receipt of letters (Walter Mantell, Commissioner) 

1853/241 Mar 05 Acknowledging receipt of 3 Crown Grants (Walter Mantell, Commissioner) 

1853/241a Mar 04 Acknowledging receipt of Whale boat & fittings (A. Shand, Deputy Post Master, Otago) 

1853/242 Mar 04 Explaining reasons for not sending Mail P Section (Richard Driver, Harbor Master, Otago) 

1853/242a Feb 23 Applying for grant for site for Church of England (Frederick Richardson) 


1853/243 Mar 11 Applying for appointment of Interpreter to the courts at Wellington (Henry Charles Hertslet) 

1853/244 Mar 21 Relating to the state of Lighthouse Keeper…(S. Carkeek, Acting Harbor Master) 


1853/245 Mar 07 Requesting authority for building chimney in Lockup at Port Chalmers (A. C. Strode, Resident Magistrate, Otago) 

1853/246 Mar 21 Opinion as to whether a Lutheran Congregation is included in the term all “Presbyterian Congregation” 

(The Attorney General) 


1853/247 Mar 15 Submitting claim for land or Scrip as a retired Naval Officer (Charles Sharp) 





1853/248 Mar 04 Directions to apply to Officer in Command for an advance of £2000 from Military Chest (Sir George Grey) 


1853/249 Mar 01 Forwarding 39 Crown Grants for signature (C. A. Dillon, Commissioner) 

1853/250 Mar 17 Estimate of repairs required at Signal Station (Edward Roberts, Clerk of Works) 

1853/251 Mar 03 Relating to case of George Hempleman (Lt-Colonel Campbell) 

1853/252 Mar 22 Certificate of Captain Trafford’s Service &c (Lt-Colonel McCleverty) 


1853/253 Mar 22 Requesting to be allowed the land formerly applied for at reduced price of 10s per acre (Robert Fyfe) 

1853/254 Mar 21 Relative to proceedings of Natives in the Rangitikei District in consequence of the capture of “Panapa” (Donald McLean) 

- forward to 1853/262, Land & Survey Wellington [LS-W] 62 d.330 

1853/255 Feb 08 Relative to Mr H. Carlton’s letter to Secretary of State for the Colonies (Colonial Secretary, Auckland) 


1853/256 Feb 23 Relating to his removal from Office (C. H. L. Pelichet) 


1853/257 Mar 23 Relating to advance f… Commissariat Chest (Lt-Colonel McCleverty) 


1853/258 Mar 22 Acknowledging receipt of 8 Official seals (R. R. Strang, Registrar General) 


1853/259 Mar 23 Enclosing the copy of Writ served upon him by Mr Sewell and Dr Evans (F. D. Bell) 

1853/260 Mar 22 Forwarding memorial and depositions relative to the loss of money by Mr Shand (The Collector of Customs) 


1853/261 Mar 22 Reporting accident to Schooner “William” (D. S. Durie, Resident Magistrate, Wanganui) 





1853/262 Mar 05 Relating to Mr Schultz’s grant in Kateki Bay (Walter Mantell, Commissioner) 


1853/263 Mar 23 Report of proceedings at Rangitikei (Donald McLean) 


1853/264 Mar 23 Accounting for detention of Mr Swainson (Donald McLean) 


1853/265 Feb 21 Requesting information respecting Land Orders to resident purchasers from NZ Company 

(John Poynter & C. A. Dillon, Commissioners) 


1853/266 Mar 14 Respecting block of land at Waiuakaiho and transmitting copy of letter from Commissioner (G. S. Cooper, Taranaki) 

1853/267 Mar 02 Rectifying error in account due to Nelson Treasury (The Superintendent Nelson) 


1853/268 Feb 21 Forwarding Official Seals (The Colonial Secretary, New South Wales) 


1853/269 Mar 14 Relating to documents connected with Mr Samuel Cave, property in Queen Charlotte Sound (Henry Adams) 


1853/270 Mar 28 Requesting permission to lease a portion of the Native Reserve at Ngahauranga (W. E. Wallace) 

1853/271 Mar 28 Transmitting Militia List for 1853.54 (H. St Hill, Resident Magistrate, Wellington) 

1853/272 Mar 28 To instruct Major Durie to receive applications for land (The Civil Secretary) 

- previous 1853/2, forward to 1853/642 

1853/273 Mar 29 Stating that the lands were not open to selection in accordance with Proclamation of 4 th March (W. Bowler) 


1853/274 Mar 14 Transmitting depositions in cases Wilson V. Young and Stewart V. Young 

(Josiah Flight, Resident Magistrate, New Plymouth) 





1853/275 Mar 17 Instructions to Mr Kemp for printing Maori works (The Civil Secretary) 

1853/276 Mar 28 Memo for Attorney General respecting Auctioneer’s License (The Civil Secretary) 


1853/277 Mar 14 Requesting grant of land for Roman Catholic Church &c at the Wairau (Revd A. M. Garin) 

- forward to 1853/449, Colonial Secretary [IA] 1854/88 

1853/278 Mar 07 Relating to the payment of Mr Carrington’s salary (W. Halse, Commissioner, New Plymouth) 

1853/279 Feb 17 Acknowledging receipt of copies of Acts of Council (E. Deas Thomson, Colonial Secretary, New South Wales) 

1853/280 no date Relating to Mr Park’s account current (Memo Acting Auditor General) 

1853/281 Mar 01 Forwarding sixty six reports on claims (J. Poynter & C. A. Dillon) 


1853/282 Mar 12 Directions for Mr Roy relative to works on State Road (Sir George Grey) 

1853/283 Mar 30 To write Major Richmond relative to the Memorial from inhabitants of Wakapuaka (The Civil Secretary) 

1853/284 Feb 17 Respecting charges made by Naval Department against New Zealand for passage of Governor Hobson &c 

(E. D. Thomson, Colonial Secretary, New South Wales) 

1853/285 Mar 19 Transmitting report upon the Waitaki Country (Walter Mantell, Commissioner) 

1853/286 Mar 19 Transmitting letter from Rawiri te Mamaru requesting to be allowed to exchange a Reserve 

(Walter Mantell, Commissioner) 

1853/287 Mar 19 Requesting information as to the true interpretation of the word “Stockholder” (Walter Mantell, Commissioner) 

1853/288 Feb 13 Requesting remission of duty on service of plate (Josiah Flight and others) 

1853/289 Jan 28 [1852] Memorial to Governor in Chief relative to land at Taranaki (George St George) 

1853/290 Mar 19 Requesting authority to pay for advertisements and requiring copies of Ordinances (Walter Mantell, Commissioner) 

1853/291 Mar 19 Requesting authority to rent an Office (Walter Mantell, Commissioner) 

1853/292 Mar 19 Acknowledging receipt of Commission and requesting instructions on certain points in the Ordinance 







1853/293 Mar 19 Requesting that the Government Surveyor be instructed to hand over all documents connected with lands in his district 



1853/294 Mar 16 Forwarding Blue Book returns (A. C. Strode, Resident Magistrate, Otago) 

1853/295 Mar 12 Returning “Dedimus Potestatem” (A. C. Strode, Resident Magistrate, Otago) 

1853/296 Mar 09 Transmitting return of all sums received & paid to Commissioner of Crown Lands for Otago Block 

(A. C. Strode, Sub Treasurer, Otago) 


1853/297 Mar 18 Enclosing letters & tracings relative to soundings in the Harbor Otago (A. C. Strode, R. A.) 

1853/298 Mar 07 Requesting award of land to his half caste children (Joseph Crocome) 

1853/299 Mar 14 Requesting approval of payment for services performed on Surveys (John C. Boys) 


1853/300 Mar 31 Acknowledging receipt of Blank Book of £5 notes (H. S. Hill, Acting Manager of Bank) 


1853/301 Mar 29 Opinion of Attorney General relative to Auctioneers Licenses (Civil Secretary letter to Attorney General) 

1853/302 Apr 01 Requesting information as to the authority under which the recent Land Regulations have been published (Henry Sewell) 


1853/303 Mar 14 Relating to costs in case of D’Oyley v. Campbell (John Watson, Sub Treasurer, Akaroa) 


1853/304 Mar 14 Reporting delivery to Mr C. B. Robinson of the property of Nanto Bordelaise Company 

(John Watson, Resident Magistrate, Akaroa) 


1853/305 Apr 01 Enclosing copy of description of Mr Schultz block of land (A. de B. Brandon) 

- forward to Colonial Secretary [IA] 1853/2977 





1853/306 Mar 29 Reporting proceedings taken against the Natives in the Rangitikei District (Donald McLean) 


1853/307 Aug 27 [1852] Acknowledging receipt of Resolution of … Association (Sir John T. Pakington) 

1853/308 Aug 15 [1852] Enclosing correspondence with Directors of New Zealand Company relating to the Nelson Memorial 

(Sir John T. Pakington) 


1853/309 Aug 27 [1852] Relating to Nelson Trust Land (Sir John T. Pakington) 


1853/310 Feb 19 Account of Subscription to Otago Witness (W. H. Cutten) 

1853/311 Apr 02 Applying for £100 in aid of Schools (J. C. Raymond, Secretary Education Society) 


1853/312 no such entry 

1853/313 Mar 31 Requesting renewal of License for sale of gunpowder &c (Johnson & Moore) 

1853/314 Apr 02 Requesting authority for repayment of £2 for printing (F. D. Bell) 

1853/315 Mar 29 Relating to his claim to land as a retired Military Officer (Captain Trafford) 


1853/316 Apr 01 Reduced plan & estimate for Light Keeper house Pencarrow head (Edward Roberts) 


1853/317 Apr 02 Requesting license for sale of Fowling piece (William Allen) 

1853/318 Mar 14 Forwarding copy of account from Commissioner of Crown Lands of Debtors for land 

(Josiah Flight, Sub Treasurer, New Plymouth) 

1853/319 Apr 04 Enclosing copy of Minute of Sir George Grey (T. H. Fitzgerald, Surveyor) 






1853/320 Apr 04 To write Major Baker relative to distribution of the Police forces (The Civil Secretary) 


1853/321 Apr 01 Enclosing list with tracing of all lands sold by Canterbury Association at Akaroa 

(C. Simeon, Agent Canterbury Association) 


1853/322 Mar 30 Relating to Mr Bowler letter on the subject of selection of land under Proclamation of 4 March 1853 

(F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 


1853/323 Apr 04 Recommending that all proceedings concerning the injunction be abandoned (The Attorney General) 


1853/324 Mar 05 Relating to cessation of his appointment (W. Cargill) 

- forward 1853/433, 1853/483 

1853/325 Apr 04 Relating to publication of Land Regulations (Henry Sewell) 


1853/326 Apr 04 Reporting that part of Town Acre 542 has not been disposed of (Board of Management Nat. Reserve) 

1853/327 Apr 05 Relating to his complaints against the Commissioner of Crown Lands Officer (William Bowler) 


1853/328 Apr 05 Protesting against the step taken by the Attorney General in reference to the Injunction (John King) 

1853/329 Apr 08 Reporting that the withdrawal of Motion to set aside Proceedings in case of D… v. Bell (Henry Sewell) 

1853/330 Mar 10 Enquiries relative to Captain Cargills late district (Walter Mantell, Commissioner) 

1853/331 Apr 07 Forwarding application for Crown Grant (A. de B. Brandon) 

1853/332 Apr 07 Estimate for building Chimney in Offices (Edward Roberts) 

1853/333 Apr 04 Transmitting Minutes of a Public Meeting relative to Waste Lands in the Hundred of Wanganui (J. M. Richards, Wanganui) 

1853/334 Feb 25 Reporting receipt of Stationary (A. Sinclair, Colonial Secretary, Auckland) 

1853/335 Mar 31 Forwarding Blue Book returns (D.S. Durie, Resident Magistrate, Wanganui) 

1853/336 Apr 04 Reporting arrival of special messenger with despatch for Sir George Grey (D.S. Durie, Resident Magistrate, Wanganui) 





1853/337 Mar 25 Declining appointment of Assistant Surveyor (John Rogan) 


1853/338 Dec 09 [1852] Relating to cases of Adams & D’Oyley (Lt-Colonel Campbell, Commissioner) 

1853/339 Apr 09 To write Mr Watson relative to Zillwoods debt to James Lansdale (The Civil Secretary) 

1853/340 Apr 09 Forwarding estimates for approval (Thomas H. Fitzgerald) 


1853/341 Apr 05 Report of Survey held 1 st April 1853 (Board of Survey on Treasury Chest) 

1853/342 Mar 16 Transmitting 2 copies of Fords Almanac for 1853 and copy of Statistics for 1837 to 1851 

(Colonial Secretary, New South Wales) 

1853/343 Mar 11 Relative to renewal of Gunpowder exportation Act(Colonial Secretary, New South Wales) 

- previous 1851/32, Colonial Secretary’s Office [IA] 1853/2883 

1853/344 Mar 08 Forwarding account for Official Seals (Colonial Secretary, New South Wales) 


1853/345 Mar 14 Acknowledging receipt of Acts of Council of New Zealand (Colonial Secretary, Melbourne) 

1853/346 Apr 11 Forwarding copies of letters relative to amount of any Bills drawn upon the Treasury Board (Lt-Colonel McCleverty) 

1853/347 Mar 09 Relating to the Blockhouses at Akaroa (Lt-Colonel Campbell, Commissioner) 

1853/348 Apr 11 Forwarding Memo of arrangements to be carried out by the Government in undertaking to carry on the Assny 

Establishments in Canterbury Province (Henry Sewell, Wellington) 


1853/349 Apr 11 Relating to Mr Bowlers protest against the selections of lands (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 


1853/350 Apr 12 Forwarding copies of correspondence between Mr Levin and Mr Bowler (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 






1853/351 Apr 11 Relating to G. Grays account for work performed in P. Secretary Office (E. J. Eyre) 


1853/352 Apr 13 Enclosing accounts for G. Gray for approval (R. Baker, Sub Inspector Police) 

1853/353 Apr 12 Enclosing letter from Mr Swainson & Mr M. Fitzgerald requesting field allowance (T. H. Fitzgerald, Survey) 

1853/354 Apr 13 Forwarding opinion on decision of Magistrate in cases of Stewart v. Young & Wilson v. Young (The Attorney General) 


1853/355 Apr 11 Reporting proceedings at Waikanae (George F. Swainson) 


1853/356 Apr 14 Forwarding Office furniture (E. J. Eyre) 

1853/357 Apr 14 Reporting loss of Can of Oil by Lighthouse Keeper (The Collector of Customs) 


1853/358 Apr 14 Certificate of Captain Traffords rank & length of service (Lt-Colonel Gold, 65 th Regiment) 


1853/359 Apr 14 Relating to G. Grays account for work in the Lieutenant Governors Office (E. Eyre) 

1853/360 Apr 14 Forwarding copies of letters relating to correspondence between Mr … & himself (William Bowler) 

1853/361 Apr 02 Forwarding documents relative to C. Small’s claim to compensation (D. S. Durie, Resident Magistrate, Wanganui) 

1853/362 Apr 06 Requesting authority for repairs to the Gun Boat (D. S. Durie, Resident Magistrate, Wanganui) 


1853/363 Apr 15 Requesting removal from Hospital of the Lunatic Quinty (The Colonial Surgeon) 


1853/364 Apr 15 Returns of Instruments &c in Survey Office and Requisition for then required fee Survey at Hawke Bay 

(Thomas H. Fitzgerald) 

1853/365 Apr 15 Relative to selections in virtue of Land orders of NZ Company by agreement of 6 October 1849 under Regulations 

subsisting previous to Proclamation of 4 March 1853 (F. D. Bell, Commissioner Crown Lands, Wellington) 





1853/366 Apr 11 Relating to the payment of laborers on holidays (Robert Park, Surveyor) 

1853/367 Mar 31 Transmitting application for remission of purchase money on land as retired Military Officer 

(Capt. F. Fuller, 59 th Regiment) 

1853/368 Mar 06 Stating number of men required by him on Survey (John C. Boys, Government Surveyor) 

1853/369 Apr 02 Relative to supply of Office furniture &c (W. G. Brittan, Registrar P…) 

1853/370 Mar 21 Forwarding list of lands to be proclaimed for sale (The Superintendent, Nelson) 

1853/371 Mar 21 Applications from settlers in the Riwaka Valley to have portion of the valley proclaimed to come within the operations of 

“Cattle Trespass Ordinance” (The Superintendent, Nelson) 

1853/372 Apr 09 Enclosing letter from Mr Dale, Inspector of Sheep relating to state of commencement of his Salary 

(The Superintendent, Nelson) 

1853/373 Apr 04 Enclosing application from Mr Brunner for increase of salary (The Superintendent, Nelson) 

1853/374 Apr 04 Enclosing copy of letter from Dr Greenwood relative to the appropriation of Waste Lands (The Superintendent, Nelson) 


1853/375 Apr 04 Forwarding Treasury Return for Quarter ending 31 March 1853 (The Superintendent, Nelson) 

1853/376 Mar 19 Forwarding Quarterly return (no author) 

1853/377 Mar 19 Forwarding account for Rent for Comm… Court for approval (J. W. Hamilton, Sub Treasurer, Lyttelton) 


1853/378 Apr 18 Requesting Mr Roy be directed to plot a portion of Karori district (Michael Fitzgerald, Surveyor) 

1853/379 Apr 12 Enclosing Requisition for forms and requesting information relative to 2 nd clause of Coroner’s Ordinance 

(George Rees, Colonial Surgeon, Wanganui) 






1853/380 Apr 15 To inform the Agent of Canterbury Association in reference to subjects discussed between His Excellency and himself & 

Mr Sewell (The Civil Secretary) 


1853/381 Mar 21 Forwarding “Blue Book” returns (J. Watson, Resident Magistrate, Akaroa) 

1853/382 no date Copy of Injunction in case Dorset v. Bell (Registrar General) 

1853/383 Apr 07 Forwarding Crown Grant for signature on endorsement (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/384 Apr 18 To direct the Resident Magistrate & Sub Treasurer Lyttelton to pay no charges for boat hire to litigants in civil cases 

(The Civil Secretary) 

1853/385 Apr 19 Relating to the refusal of the Auditor General to put his Accounts into Warrant (George F. Swainson) 

1853/386 Apr 19 On the necessity of rerating a building for … Lunatics (H. St Hill, Sheriff) 


1853/387 Apr 19 Requesting license to remove & ship gunpowder (W. W. Bannatyne & Co.) 

1853/388 Feb 25 Recommending that Mr Curling and Mr Donald Gollan be appointed Magistrates (Alexander Alexander, JP) 

1853/389 Apr 20 Returning correspondence relating to Records of the New Zealand Company (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/390 Apr 19 Requesting license to sell gunpowder (Bethune & Hunter) 

1853/391 Apr 21 Requesting information relative to Dr Logans grant of land (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/392 no date Relative to settlement of boundaries of of land in Wairarapa Valley (Na Wiremu Waka) 

1853/393 Mar 23 Requesting a spot be reserved for Natives at Akitio?(Na Maka Rangikatea) 

1853/394 Apr 21 Relative to application of “Scab Ordinance” to districts not acquired from the Natives (H. R. Russell) 

1853/395 Apr 08 Respecting arrival of special messenger (Josiah Flight, Resident Magistrate, Taranaki) 

1853/396 Apr 21 Forwarding Quarterly return to end of March 1853 (The Acting Harbor Master) 

1853/397 no date Returns of Revenue & Expenditure 1851.52 (The Acting Auditor General) 

1853/398 Apr 19 Returning Tent belonging to Government (E. Eyre) 

1853/399 Apr 19 Relating to a letter sent by Panapa from the Gaol to Natives of Rangitikei & Wanganui (Donald McLean) 


1853/400 Apr 09 Acknowledging receipt of letter transmitting Proclamation (W. Halse, Commissioner) 

1853/401 Apr 22 To write Captain Smith appointing him a returning Officer for Wairarapa District (The Civil Secretary) 





1853/402 Apr 22 To write the Resident Magistrate Wellington respecting the form of … to vote at Elections 


This entry has been crossed out 

1853/403 Apr 22 Requesting authority for expense incurred in removal of a Pauper lunatic Dennis Quinty 

(The Resident Magistrate, Wellington) 


1853/404 Apr 22 Requesting days leave of absence (Michael Fitzgerald) 

1853/405 Apr 22 Relating to distribution of good conduct money (R. Baker, Sub Inspector of Police) 

1853/406 Apr 20 Relative to Mr Deighton’s debt to Native Woman Capee (C. Von Alzdorf) 


1853/407 Apr 22 Enclosing letter from Sub Collector Wanganui applying for assistance in his Office (The Collector of Customs) 


1853/408 Apr 21 Enclosing copy of letter from Sub Collector Wanganui requesting authority for Iron Chest (The Collector of Customs) 

1853/409 Apr 20 Relating to Mr Duppa’s claim to land at Nelson (His Honor the Judge) 


1853/410 Apr 23 Requesting copies of documents relating to his dismissal (R. J. Deighton, Wellington) 

1853/411 Mar 31 Returns of Emigration and Immigration (Resident Magistrate, New Plymouth) 

1853/412 Apr 23 Return of Prisoners tried on 1 st March 1853 (Registrar Supreme Court Wellington) 

1853/413 Apr 24 Relative to sales of Land at Wanganui (F. D. Bell, Commissioner, Wellington) 


1853/414 Apr 22 Relative to refusal of Deputy Post Master to furnish an account of Postages (D. S. Durie, Resident Magistrate, Wanganui) 

1853/415 Apr 15 Return of Immigration & Emigration for quarter ending 31 March 1853 (D. S. Durie, Resident Magistrate, Wanganui) 

1853/416 Apr 06 Requesting authority for boarding in the Kitchen at the Hospital (The Colonial Surgeon) 

1853/417 Apr 20 Enclosing list of Survey Articles required in Survey Office (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/418 Apr 11 Requesting advice on certain points relating to the case of Dorset v. Bell (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/419 Apr 26 Minute to write Attorney General relative to dissolution of Injunction in the case of Dorset v. Bell (The Civil Secretary) 





1853/420 Apr 26 Enclosing return of Fines, Estreats &c for quarter ending 31 March 1853 (R. R. Strang, Registrar) 

1853/421 Apr 25 Transmitting copy of Bill filed in the case of Dorset v. Bell (The Attorney General) 

1853/422 Apr 23 Reporting Mr Con… Bell having sworn his answer in the suit against him by Mr Dorset (John King) 

1853/423 Apr 26 To write Col. Campbell relative to the new boundaries of his District (The Civil Secretary) 


1853/424 Apr 26 Report respecting letter sent by Panapa to Wanganui Natives (H. St Hill, Sheriff) 


1853/425 Mar 11 Acknowledging receipt of Copies of Acts of the Legislative Council (The Colonial Secretary, Van Diemen’s Land) 

1853/426 Apr 23 Requesting supply of Stationary (Lt-Colonel Campbell) 

1853/427 Apr 27 Relating proceedings in case of Dorset v. Bell (The Attorney General) 

1853/428 Apr 21 Reporting interview with Col. Campbell upon the subject of claims to land at Akaroa 

(C. Simeon, Agent Canterbury Association) 


1853/429 Apr 24 Forwarding list of applications for runs in the Ahuriri District (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/430 Mar 23 Relating to lands outside the Canterbury block being thrown open to purchase (Lt-Colonel Campbell, Commissioner) 

1853/431 Apr 20 Relative to amount received by Registrar Supreme Court as over payment to Witnesses (Acting Auditor General) 

1853/432 Apr 20 Reporting His Honor the Judge, prepared to proceed on Circuit (R. R. Strang, Registrar) 


1853/433 Apr 23 Forwarding copies of letters from Mr Sewell & Cap Simeon & requesting authority to employ a legal adviser 

(Lt-Colonel Campbell, Commissioner) 


1853/434 Apr 23 Remarks on prints on which Mr Commissioner Mantell requires information (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 


1853/435 Apr 21 Forwarding Quarterly Return to 31 March (The Superintendent Nelson) 

1853/436 Apr 19 Requesting copies of Ordinances of last session (The Superintendent Nelson) 

1853/437 Apr 21 Forwarding letter from Secretary to Mining Company to Sir George Grey (The Superintendent Nelson) 





1853/438 Apr 16 Forwarding returns for quarter ending 31 March (The Superintendent Nelson) 

1853/439 Apr 01 Transmitting copy of Proclamation giving effect to the Passengers Act (The Colonial Secretary, New South Wales) 

1853/440 Apr 25 Enclosing estimates for repair of Gun Boat (D. S. Durie, Resident Magistrate, Wanganui) 

1853/441 Apr 28 Requesting authority to send for 100lbs of coarse gunpowder (Acting Harbor Master) 

1853/442 Apr 28 Forwarding 100 reports upon claims to land (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/443 Apr 28 Statement of sums received between 1 January and 8 th April 1853 Civil Secretary Office with Treasurer receipt for the 

same (H. S. Knowles) 

1853/444 Apr 29 Requesting information relative to extent of Major Durie’s district as Commissioner (W. F. Hargraves for Mr Bell) 


1853/445 Apr 29 Requesting information relative to extent of Major Durie’s district as Commissioner (James Wilson) 


1853/446 Apr 29 Requesting information relative to extent of Major Durie’s district as Commissioner (George F. Swainson) 


1853/447 Apr 26 Requesting to be put in possession of land granted to Roman Catholics for church at Taranaki 

(J. St Pezant, Catholic Priest) 

1853/448 Apr 27 Forwarding accounts for transmission to England for final audit (H. St Hill, Acting Auditor General) 

1853/449 Apr 27 Enclosing copies of letters from Revd T. D. Nicholson & Revd A. M. Garin relative to grant of land for churches 



1853/450 Apr 27 Enclosing letter from R. Lindsay & F. Mackie requesting a Town Acre be reserved for Quakers Meeting house in Nelson 



1853/451 Apr 27 Forwarding Certificate of Mr F. A. Laking having qualified himself as Medical Practitioner (The Superintendent Nelson) 

1853/452 May 02 Requesting license to land shot & wadding (Johnson & Moore) 

1853/453 Apr 21 Reporting death of Hon C. A. Dillon and enclosing proceedings of Coroners Inquest (The Superintendent Nelson) 

1853/454 May 02 Requesting the Board to visit the Hospital to examine the Chimnies &c (The Colonial Surgeon) 





1853/455 May 03 Enclosing W. Bennett’s explanation of the cause of loss of can of oil (The Collector of Customs) 


1853/456 May 02 Relative to Panapa’s letter to Natives of Rangitikei (Bishop Viard) 


1853/457 May 03 Enclosing letter from Revd R. Taylor complaining of having to pay postage on letters on U. M. Service 

(The Registrar General) 

1853/458 May 03 Enclosing letter from G. Pickett requesting loan of the picture of the Queen (The Colonial Surgeon) 

1853/459 May 03 Reporting his return to Wellington (J. E. Grimston) 

1853/460 May 05 Requesting months leave of absence (W. S. Knowles) 

1853/461 Jan 10 Acknowledging receipt of Proclamation giving effect to “Passenger Act” (Colonial Secretary Western Australia) 

1853/462 Mar 31 For information regarding Crown Land (Land and Emigration Commissioners) 

1853/463 Apr 11 Relative to Sub Treasurers forwarding their accounts direct to England (Colonial Secretary Auckland) 


1853/464 Apr 21 Stating his intention of leaving New Plymouth for Wellington by first opportunity (C. H. L. Pelichet) 


1853/465 Apr 23 Relative to Murder of Te Rongoipuhia or Arata by Te Tauhirohi Poipipi & forwarding report of meeting of Natives 

(Resident Magistrate New Plymouth) 

1853/466 Apr 28 Forwarding resignation of Mr Leech, Harbor Master (Resident Magistrate New Plymouth) 

1853/467 May 03 Forwarding Requisition for approval (Robert Park) 

1853/468 May 03 For printed forms (Colonial Surgeon, Wanganui) 


1853/469 Apr 04 Opinion on Legality of Land Proclamation of 4 th March 1853 (Mr Attorney General Swainson) 


1853/470 Apr 15 Accepts of Appointment of Colonial Surgeon Otago (Robert Williams) 

1853/471 Apr 14 Receipt of Proclamation of Land Regulations (Commissioner Walter Mantell) 





1853/472 Apr 14 Acknowledging receipt of 10 copies of N. Z. L. L. C. ordinance (Commissioner Walter Mantell) 

1853/473 Apr 20 Relative to Crown Lands at Otago under recent Proclamation (Commissioner Walter Mantell) 

1853/474 May 09 G. H. Woon has entered upon his duties as Native Interpreter (Resident Magistrate Wellington) 

1853/475 Apr 18 Enclosing copy of Memorial against libels published by the Otago Witness on the Character of the Magistrate 

(Resident Magistrate Otago) 

1853/476 Apr 20 Application of Charles Milne for a Bush License (Resident Magistrate Otago) 

1853/477 Apr 15 Forwarding accounts for Survey expenses Nat. Res. Foveaux Straits (Charles Kettle) 

1853/478 Apr 15 Authority for Sub Treasurer to pay for Advertisements connected with Elections (Resident Magistrate Otago) 

1853/479 Apr 18 Plans of Native Reserves at Dunedin and Port Chalmers (Commissioner Walter Mantell) 


1853/480 Apr 12 Returning Plans corrected for Jones Haynes, Rodder and Harfur & Lahees Grant in the Otago District (Charles Kettle) 


1853/481 Apr 18 Applying for remuneration for his services during the year 1851 (Charles Kettle) 

1853/482 Apr 14 Relative to documents etc of Otago Association (Captain Cargill) 


1853/483 Apr 18 Relative to cessation of his Salary as Resident Agent at Otago (Captain Cargill) 

1853/484 Apr 14 Forwarding a Memorial against a Grant to Church of England at Otago (W. Cutten) 

1853/485 May 10 Survey of land at Waikanae to be granted to half caste children of W. Jenkins and Thomas Wilson (G. F. Swainson) 


1853/486 May 11 Forwarding a copy of their letter to Mr Commissioner Bell respecting then selections at Rangitikei (Messrs Bowler & Son) 


1853/487 May 12 Opinion on the Legality of the Land Proclamation (Attorney General Wakefield) 

- forward 1853/498 

1853/488 May 12 Applying for authority to employ an extra clerk (S. Carkeek, Collector Customs) 





1853/489 May 02 Relative to payment of Income Tax by Mr Hamilton & enclosing copy of letter & bond (Colonial Secretary N. Ulster) 


1853/490 May 09 Mem: Accounts of Sub Treasurers at Otago & Akaroa in arrear (Acting Auditor General) 


1853/491 May 09 Forwarding return of all lands sold by him & return of lands for sale (Resident Magistrate Wanganui) 


1853/492 May 11 Relative to accounts of Sub Treasurer at Otago (Acting Auditor General) 


1853/493 May 13 Mem: Sale of Crown Lands at Nelson by Superintendent (Acting Auditor General) 

1853/494 May 13 Application to rent Paddock at Waikanae (John Knocks) 

1853/495 May 02 Directing letters to be written to Inhabitants of Whanganui, Nelson & Wellington who signed Memorials relative to Land 

question (His Excellency The Governor) 

1853/496 May 04 Directing preparation of Return of Land granted by the NZ Company in compensation (His Excellency The Governor) 


1853/497 May 16 Forwarding letter for transmission to His Excellency the Governor (D. Wakefield) 

1853/498 May 16 Requesting that an error in his letter of the 12 th instant might be corrected (D. Wakefield) 

1853/499 May 16 Forwarding report from Pilot relative to loss of a five gallon can of oil (Acting Harbor Master Wellington) 

1853/500 May 16 Forwarding plans of land at Wairarapa given by Natives to Bishop of New Zealand (T. H. FitzGerald) 

1853/501 May 12 Forwarding requisitions for Instruments for approval (T. H. FitzGerald) 

1853/502 May 17 Relative to their applications for land in the Turakina and Rangitikei Districts (William Bowler Son & Co.) 


1853/503 May 17 Forwarding for approval copy of letter addressed by him to the Sub Collector at Otago relative to his Accounts 

(Collector of Customs Wellington) 






1853/504 May 17 Forwarding correspondence relative to Bridget Gallagher a Lunatic (Colonial Surgeon Wellington) 


1853/505 May 16 Requesting authority to purchase clothing for Margaret Martin a Pauper Lunatic (Resident Magistrate Wellington) 

1853/506 May 16 Forwarding returns of cases disposed of at his Court in the months of February, March and April 

(Resident Magistrate Wellington) 

1853/507 May 18 Relative to Bridget Gallagher a Lunatic being admitted into the Colonial Hospital (C. Clifford & other, JP) 


1853/508 May 14 Application for renewal of Bush License (John Nicoll) 


1853/509 no date Recommending increase of pay to Overseers of Road parties (John Roy) 

1853/510 May 17 To write to Mr Lewis to carry on the business of the Land Office under the new Regulations & to Mr McLean to assist him 

(Civil Secretary) 

1853/511 Apr 04 Forwarding schedule of reports (J. Poynter, Commissioner, Nelson) 

- with Colonial Secretary’s Office [IA] Series 1/111 – covering letter here 

1853/512 Apr 05 Relative to extension of his District to the Hurunui (J. Poynter, Commissioner, Nelson) 


1853/513 Apr 06 Forwarding schedule of Crown Grants for Signature (J. Poynter, Commissioner, Nelson) 

1853/514 Apr 09 Forwarding list of applications for assisted passages (J. Poynter, Commissioner, Nelson) 

1853/515 May 11 Forwarding list of applications for assisted passages (H. C. Daniell, Clerk Land Office, Nelson) 

1853/516 May 02 Returning letter from Mr Adams to His Excellency the Governor (Superintendent Nelson) 

1853/517 May 10 Forwarding list of Bush Licenses for the approval of His Excellency the Governor (Superintendent Nelson) 

1853/518 May 16 Relative to expenses incurred for charge of a Lunatic at Otago (Acting Auditor General) 

1853/519 May 19 Application for License to remove & ship Gunpowder (Johnson & Moore) 

1853/520 May 19 Requesting footpath in Kumutoto Street be declared a Public Footpath (J. O. Hamley) 

1853/521 May 19 Requesting authority for Master of “Governor Grey” to convey ammunition to Wanganui (J. O. Hamley) 





1853/522 May 19 Requesting permission to withdraw copy of letter addressed to the Bench of Magistrates (Colonial Surgeon Wellington) 


1853/523 May 04 Enclosing copies of correspondence with Mr D. Wakefield, and Minutes of Civil Secretary thereon (Sir George Grey) 

1853/524 May 20 Forwarding letter for transmission to His Excellency the Governor (D. Wakefield) 

1853/525 Mar 06 Transmitting form of Scrip and directions for issue of same (Sir George Grey) 

- with 1853/55 

1853/526 May 12 Relative to admission of John Brown into Colonial Hospital (Colonial Surgeon Wellington) 

1853/527 May 17 Recommending increase of pay to Survey & Labourers (R. Park, Surveyor) 


1853/528 May 17 Requesting authority for employment of Arthur and Ellen McGill as Hospital Attendants (Colonial Surgeon Wanganui) 

1853/529 May 17 Recommending Jonathan Wood for admission into Colonial Hospital (Colonial Surgeon Wellington) 

1853/530 May 19 Reporting that Mrs London had been admitted into the Hospital (Colonial Surgeon Wellington) 

1853/531 May 19 Applying for renewal of Bush License (Edward Boulton) 


1853/532 May 20 Requesting authority for incurring expense of studding with Iron Spikes the Prisoners Box in Supreme Court 

(Sheriff Wellington) 

1853/533 May 20 Enclosing Bills of Costs in the three Prosecutions against Panapa (John King) 

1853/534 May 21 Applying for leave of absence for the Pilot (Acting Harbor Master Wellington) 

1853/535 May 21 To write Major Richmond to give directions for the sale of Crown Lands, under the new regulations, be carried on in the 

usual manner (Civil Secretary) 

1853/536 May 21 Accepting offer to undertake prosecution of Criminal Cases in Supreme Court (John King) 

1853/537 Oct 12 [1852] Enclosing account with Government of New Zealand for quarter ended 31 st September 1852 (Edward Barnard) 

1853/538 Mar 31 Relative to issue of stores to vessels trading from that Colony to New Zealand (Colonial Secretary Melbourne) 






1853/539 Apr 23 Requesting authority to provide fittings &c for Colonial Hospital (Colonial Surgeon Otago) 

1853/540 Apr 25 Forwarding copy of his Commission for rectification (Resident Magistrate Lyttelton) 

1853/541 May 02 Relative to extent of Runs between the Hurunui & Timaru & proposing to Survey the Country North of the Hurunui 

(J. C. Boys, Surveyor) 

1853/542 May 06 Reporting that he had remitted proportion towards Civil list for December Quarter 1852 (Sub Treasurer Lyttelton) 

1853/543 May 09 Forwarding requisition for Office furniture (William G. Brittan) 


1853/544 May 09 Relative to Bruce’s Account (John C. Boys, Surveyor) 

1853/545 no date Forwarding application from Mr Lake for a Bush License (Resident Magistrate Lyttelton) 

1853/546 May 17 Forwarding Memorial from R. L. McMurdo & J. Loader (Resident Magistrate Lyttelton) 

1853/547 May 19 Forwarding Requisition for Forms (Resident Magistrate Akaroa) 

1853/548 May 07 Applying for appointment of Commissioner of Crown Lands at Nelson (H. G. Gouland) 

1853/549 May 09 Forwarding copy of letter addressed by him to Colonial Secretary at Auckland referring to the recent Land Regulations 

(W. Halse, Commissioner) 

1853/550 May 10 Forwarding application from A. Baxter for renewal of Bush License (Resident Magistrate Lyttelton) 

1853/551 May 13 Reporting that he had forwarded arrears due to Civil List for 2 nd quarter ending 30 th September & 31 st December 1851 

(Sub Treasurer Lyttelton) 

1853/552 May 16 Forwarding returns of Office Furniture (Resident Magistrate Lyttelton) 

1853/553 May 21 Recommending increase of pay to Sergeant of Police (Sub Inspector of Police Wellington) 

1853/554 May 23 Requesting authority to remove gunpowder (Johnson & Moore) 

1853/555 May 23 Applying for Increase of Pay (Sidney Mason) 

1853/556 Apr 23 Forwarding copy of letter received by him from Mr Boys (C. Simeon, Agent Canterbury Association) 

1853/557 May 23 Forwarding letter for transmission to His Excellency the Governor (C. Enderby) 

1853/558 May 23 Relative to payment of first instalment for the Castle Point District (D. McLean, Commissioner) 






1853/559 May 17 Applying for copy of ordinances (Sub Treasurer Lyttelton) 

1853/560 May 17 Relative to arrears of accounts in his Department (Sub Treasurer Lyttelton) 


1853/561 May 25 Returning documents relating to claims of Purchasers from New Zealand Company at Nelson, New Plymouth & Otago 

(F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/562 May 26 Requisition and receipt for blank books of notes (Manager Coll. Bank of Issue) 


1853/563 May 25 Relative to advance of £1000 by Commissariat to Colonial Treasurer (D. B. D’Arcy) 

1853/564 May 25 Enclosing letter from Sub Collector at Otago relative to seizure of 23 watches (Collector of Customs, Wellington) 

1853/565 May 25 Mem: in reference to answers of Sub Treasurer at Lyttelton to Audit queries (Acting Auditor General) 

1853/566 May 20 Mem: On question raised by Sub Treasurer at Lyttelton relative to Medical Practitioners Ordinance of Session 1 

No.2 1849 (Acting Auditor General) 

1853/567 no date Relative to some accounts for work at the Hospital returned by Auditor General (E. Roberts, Clerk of Works) 

1853/568 May 09 Relative to illness of Collector Campbell (C. A. Campbell) 

1853/569 May 24 Relative to his authority for registering applications for land (Resident Magistrate Whanganui) 


1853/570 May 26 Suggesting that a Board of Survey be held on some notes of Bank of Issue at Lyttelton (Acting Manager Bank of Issue) 

1853/571 May 27 Reporting inability to obtain any person to take charge of Bridget Gallagher a Lunatic (Resident Magistrate Wellington) 


1853/572May 23 Relative to his requesting applications for land in the Rangitikei and Turakina districts (Robert Park, Surveyor) 


1853/573 May 30 Opinion in case of Wilson & Young (John King) 

1853/574 May 30 Requesting authority to employ a European to proceed to Castle Point with 1 st instalment (D. McLean, Commissioner) 





1853/575 May 30 To write Mr Park that Mr Porter had been appointed to assist him with the Wanganui & Rangitikei Surveys 

(Civil Secretary) 


1853/576 May 26 Relative to state of Hutt Road and River (A. Ludlam) 


1853/577 May 26 Returning documents relating to the Pencarrow Head Light House (E. Roberts, Clerk of Works) 

- with M [Marine] 7/3 

1853/578 May 26 Forwarding Plans and Estimates for a Lighthouse on Pencarrow Head (E. Roberts, Clerk of Works) 

- forward to 1853/677, M [Marine] 7/3 

1853/579 May 28 Relative to Plans for Grants to Jones, Hughes and others at Otago (M. Fitzgerald, Surveyor) 

1853/580 May 28 To write Mr Russell relative to introduction of Immigrants into New Zealand (Civil Secretary) 

1853/581 May 28 Application for employment as a Surveyor and enclosing testimonials (David Porter) 


1853/582 May 30 Enclosing Memorial for renewal of Bush License (James Brown) 


1853/583 May 30 Memorial for Bush License on Porirua Road (Thomas Floyd) 


1853/584 May 30 Requesting appointment of Assistant Surveyor (G. F. Swainson) 

1853/585 May 31 Enclosing letter from Deputy Registrar of Births Wellington relative to infringement of Registration Laws 

(Registrar General) 

1853/586 May 31 Requesting authority to expend a further sum of £100 on the Petoni Sea Wall (John Roy) 

1853/587 May 31 Reporting that he had exceeded the Estimate for Repairs to Mongarua Bridge (John Roy) 

1853/588 May 31 Reporting illness of Gaoler (Sheriff, Wellington) 

1853/589 Jun 02 Relative to his proceeding to Ahuriri (T. H. Fitzgerald) 





1853/590 Dec 06 [1852] Enclosing Bill of Lading for Case containing medals of the Exhibition of 1851, Acts of Parliaments etc (E. Barnard) 

- forward to 1853/1385, IA [Colonial Secretary] 1853/2661 

1853/591 Jun 01 Relative to repairs required at the Gaol Guard Room (J. O. Hamley, Acting Barrack Master) 

1853/592 May 21 Calling attention to omission of name of Resident Magistrate at Rotorua from list of Magistrates for New Zealand 

(Colonial Secretary, Auckland) 

1853/593 Jun 02 Requesting authority to remove Gunpowder from Magazine (J. E. Watkin) 

1853/594 May 12 Forwarding application of W. Villers for a Bush License (A. Alexander JP & E. S. Curling JP) 


1853/595 May 12 Reporting his having administered Oaths of Office to E.S. Curling Esquire JP and returning Dedimus Potestatum 

(A. Alexander JP) 

1853/596 May 25 In Dorset v. Bell Statement of Proceedings & opinion thereon & forwarding copy of Answer of Mr Bell filed in the Supreme 

Court (John King) 

1853/597 Jun 03 Relative to pay of Coxswain and Crew of Harbour Boat (S. Carkeek, Acting Harbor Master) 

1853/598 Jun 03 Requesting services of a Surveyor (H. R. Russell) 

1853/599 Apr 12 Forwarding letter for transmission to Secretary of State (H. Sewell) 

- directed to His Excellency the Governor 

1853/600 Jun 02 To write Mr Brittan relative to sales of land in the Province of Canterbury (Sir George Grey) 


1853/601 May 21 Transmitting accounts from Mr O. Carrington for approval (G. S. Cooper, Inspector of Police, Taranaki) 

1853/602 Jun 02 Memorial requesting renewal of Bush License (J. McKain) 


1853/603 Jun 04 Praying for remission of sentence (Maria North) 





1853/604 May 31 Enclosing proceedings in a case brought before the Resident Magistrate Wanganui relative to possession of a Pig 

(O. Marsh & W. M. King) 


1853/605 Jun 04 Recommending investment of £2000 in usual manner (H. St Hill, Acting Manager Bank) 

1853/606 Jun 06 Praying for mitigation of sentence (John Pridham) 

1853/607 Jun 06 Enclosing copies of report & requisition forwarded to Mr Bell (Michael Fitzgerald) 

1853/608 May 30 Representing necessity of providing proper place for reception of Lunatics (The Colonial Surgeon) 


1853/609 Apr 07 Enclosing copies of correspondence relative to a new case for the seal in … (The Colonial Secretary, South Australia) 

1853/610 Apr 16 Enclosing copy of report of Collector of Customs on letter relating to quantity of stores shipped on board vessels bound to 

New Zealand (The Colonial Secretary, Sydney) 


1853/611 May 16 Transmitting copy of native letter relative to claim for payment of sum of money (Agent Canterbury Association) 

1853/612 Jun 06 Enclosing list of persons to be brought out under New Regulations to this Colony (H. R. Russell) 

1853/613 Jun 06 Forwarding the Depositions taken at the Inquest on body of B. Marsh (The Coroner) 


1853/614 May 30 Requesting supply of Blue Book forms (C. Simeon, Resident Magistrate, Lyttelton) 

1853/615 no date Memorial praying remission of fine imposed under Slaughterhouse Ordinance (W. Galpin) 

1853/616 Jun 06 Representing the propriety of being furnished with information of Officers Salaries being paid at Auckland or elsewhere 

(Acting Auditor General) 

1853/617 Jun 05 Directing the purchase of a Plough for Te Hupuka of Ahuriri (Sir George Grey) 

1853/618 Mar 26 Conveying thanks for copies of Acts of the Legislative Council (The Colonial Secretary, South Australia) 

1853/619 Jun 04 Requesting that copy of letter may be transmitted to Duke of Newcastle (E. G. Wakefleid) 






1853/620 Jun 07 Reporting James Channel fit to be discharged from Hospital (The Colonial Surgeon) 

1853/621 Jun 07 Recommending advance of salary to the Assistant Attendant at Hospital (The Colonial Surgeon) 

1853/622 Jun 07 Forwarding copy of Mr Justice Stephen’s Judgment in case of Dorset v. Bell (John King) 

1853/623 May 19 Complaining of the conduct of Andrew Green, ferryman at the Wanganui River (Daniel Sutherland) 

1853/624 May 23 Relating to the estate of W. E. Humble (Colonial Secretary, Auckland) 

1853/625 May 12 Submitting an opinion on the case of Dorset v. Bell (C. E. Dampier) 

1853/626 Jun 08 Requesting the Hospital walls be whitewashed (The Colonial Surgeon) 

1853/627 Jun 08 Relating to his request for a letter to be transmitted to the Duke of Newcastle (E. G. Wakefield) 

1853/628 Jun 08 Writing that Commissions be issued to the Land Commissioner (The Civil Secretary) 


1853/629 Jun 08 Relative to quantities of stores issued to Merchant Vessels (The Collector of Customs) 


1853/630 May 02 Relating to land at Pigeon Bay (Eliza Sinclair) 

1853/631 Jun 06 Relative to the purchase of Section No.15 Ohiro from the Natives (Stephen Stockbridge to Mr Kemp) 

1853/632 Jun 09 Application for renewal of his Bush License at Rangitikei (Thomas Scott) 

1853/633 Jun 08 Requesting to be allowed to give up his contracts on the 30 th instant (William Spinks) 

1853/634 Jun 08 List of subscribers towards repairing streets (William Spinks) 


1853/635 Apr 13 Memorial relative to price of land in the Peninsula (Settlers, Banks Peninsula) 

1853/636 Jun 07 Reporting having forwarded prop..tion of Civil List to Treasury for quarter ended 31 March last 

(J. W. Hamilton, Sub Treasurer) 

1853/637 Jun 03 Transmitting copy of letter from Mr Boys relative to expenses incurred on Surveys 

(C. Simion, Resident Magistrate, Lyttelton) 

1853/638 May 26 Enclosing Memorial for a renewal of Bush License at the Pakuratahi (Walter Hodder) 






1853/639 Jun 10 Relating to survey at Ahu… and enclosing schedule of laborers wages (T. H. Fitzgerald) 


1853/640 Jun 10 Applying for Bush License at the Ahuriri (F. S. Abbott) 

1853/641 Jun 10 Relating to the Ferry at Akaroa (E. Francis Le…) 


1853/642 Jun 07 Relative to receiving applications for land outside the Hundren (D. S. Durie, Resident Magistrate, Wanganui) 

1853/643 Jun 07 Requesting an answer to his application for an increase of pay to laborers on Survey (R. Park, Surveyor) 


1853/644 Jun 10 Minute to write Mr D. Wakefield respecting his letters to His Excellency forwarded to Auckland (Sir George Grey) 

1853/645 Jun 10 Requesting the depositions taken at Inquest on the body of B. Marsh be forwarded to Registrar (The Coroner, Wellington) 

1853/646 Jun 10 Requesting to be allowed to draw back pay (C. H. Louis Pelichét) 


1853/647 Jun 09 Resolution of Council regarding issue of Bush Licenses (Clerk Executive Council) 

1853/648 Jun 11 Forwarding plan &c of land at Otaki for Church Missionary School (T. H. Fitzgerald) 

1853/649 Jun 09 Respecting Dr Logans selection of land at Rangitikei (F.D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/659 Jun 09 Enclosing letter from James Lansdale respecting his daughter’s passage (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/651 Jun 09 Enclosing letter from Baron Alzdorf relating to Reserves in the Town of Petre (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/652 Jun 10 Forwarding letter from T. H. Fitzgerald on the subject of Michael Fitzgerald’s salary (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/653 Jun 10 To write Major Richmond appointing him Commissioner Crown Lands Nelson (Sir George Grey) 

1853/654 Jun 10 Reporting having inpsected the house at Karori proposed for reception of Lunatics (H. St Hill, Resident Magistrate) 


1853/655 Jun 10 Transmitting declaration of Master of “Lord Duncan” relative to having picked up 8 men at sea 

(H. St Hill, Resident Magistrate) 






1853/656 Jun 10 Enclosing letter for presentation to the Governor preferring claim to compensation for loss of office (S. E. Grimstone) 


1853/657 Jun 09 Returning letter from Charles Enderby Esquire and reporting thereon (The Collector of Customs) 

1853/658 Jun 13 Requesting the sanction of His Excellency to leave an acre of land of Native Chief E. Puni at Petoni 

(The Hon. H. W. Petre) 

1853/659 Jun 11 Relating to the case of Maria North (The Registrar Supreme Court) 

1853/660 Jun 11 Forwarding application for Crown Grant (A. de B. Brandon) 

1853/661 Jun 13 Requesting information upon No.8 Clause of the Land Regulations (H. R. Russell) 

1853/662 Jun 13 Applying for appointment of Superintendent of Roads (A. S. Braithwaite) 

1853/663 Jun 06 Enclosing Certificate from … Taurua stating his wish to hand over some land to him (Edward Bevan) 

1853/664 Jun 13 Native letter (Na Hamahona Ki a Koe) 

1853/665 Jun 14 Expressing the opinion of Ahuriri Settlers on the Proclamation of 14 March (Alexander Alexander) 

1853/666 Jun 14 Forwarding letter from Mr T. W. Hoggard tending his resignation (H. St Hill, Acting Auditor General) 

1853/667 Jun 14 Suggesting the propriety of Bush Licenses being issued under Signature of Treasurer (The Colonial Treasurer) 

1853/668 Jun 14 Enclosing Warrant for transmission to Auckland (The Acting Auditor General) 

1853/669 Jun 15 Enclosing return of Prisoners tried at Sittings of Court on 1 st instant (The Registrar, Supreme Court) 

1853/670 Jun 14 Forwarding list of prices for contracts for ensuing six months (William Spinks) 

1853/671 Jun 14 Acknowledging receipt of letters of notice (David Lewis for Commissioner Crown Lands) 

1853/672 Jun 14 Enclosing “Query” from Commissioner of Audit for transmission to Superintendent Nelson (The Colonial Treasurer) 

1853/673 Jun 14 Relative to the purchase of land in the Wairarapa for the Land Association (William Allen) 

- with LS-W (Lands & Survey Wellington) 61/3 

1853/674 no date To write Mr Bell directing him to make up Accounts of the Land Department & expenses of Company’s Contracts 



1853/675 May 25 Suggesting that duplicate Letter Bills should be forwarded with the Mails (Charles Knight, Auditor General) 

1853/676 Jun 16 To write Circular to the Resident Magistrate and Sub Treasurer informing them that in future Bush Licenses will be issued 

from the Treasury (The Civil Secretary) 





1853/677 Jun 15 Relating to proposed alteration in plan of Lighthouse (Edward Roberts) 

- forward to 1853/842, M [Marine] 7/3 

1853/678 May 01 Draft letter to Governor Sir G. Grey (The Civil Secretary) 

1853/679 May 03 Forwarding forms used by the Coroner (The Colonial Surgeon) 

1853/680 Jun 16 Reporting complaint made by Sergeant of Police against a Soldier on guard at Government House 

(H. St Hill, Resident Magistrate) 

1853/681 Jun 16 Enclosing letter to be laid before Sir G. Grey requesting further advance for school (Bishop Viard) 


1853/682 Jun 14 Enclosing letter from John Dunleavy relative to money paid by him to Police on account of late Sub Inspector 

(D. S. Durie, Resident Magistrate, Wanganui) 

1853/683 Jun 16 Forwarding 25 reports upon claims (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/684 no date Memorial praying renewal of Bush License (Henry London) 


1853/685 Jun 16 Forwarding claims for Crown Grants (A. de B. Brandon) 

1853/686 Jun 17 To request Messrs Stapleton, Grimstone & M. Fitzgerald to form a board of survey on Survey Instruments 


1853/687 Jun 03 Forwarding copy of letter from Dr Renwick on the subject of assisted passages (The Superintendent, Nelson) 

1853/688 Jun 17 Forwarding receipt for Commissariat Office for £2000 (Acting Manager, Bank of Issue) 

1853/689 Jun 17 Relative to requisition for Instruments &c from Mr T. H. Fitzgerald (Acting Auditor General) 

1853/690 Jun 16 Relating to the shipwrecked Natives of Java (Bethune & Hunter) 

1853/691 Jun 16 Enclosing estimates for approval (Thomas H. Fitzgerald) 

1853/692 Apr 11 Forwarding description of ten convicts escaped from Norfolk Island (The Colonial Secretary, Van Diemen Land) 

1853/693 Apr 28 Enclosing copy of a Proclamation for giving effect to the Passengers Act (The Colonial Secretary, Van Diemen Land) 

1853/694 May 09 Reporting intention of Government to introduce a Bill regulating the postal arrangements of the Colony 

(The Colonial Secretary, Van Diemen Land) 





1853/695 Mar 30 Transmitting copy of observations of Collector of Customs in reply to letter of 1 February relative to quantity of stores 

supplied in Merchant Vessels (The Colonial Secretary, Van Diemen Land) 

1853/696 Jun 03 Transmitting copy of letters from Edwin Humphrey, praying assistance in removing his daughter from Valparaiso 


1853/697 May 18 Enclosing copy of an application for the Constables of the District praying for an increase to their pay 


1853/698 Jun 03 Suggesting the propriety of granting Bush License and …ay to holder at the Manuka Island 


1853/699 Jun 17 Soliciting His Excellency’s sanction for appropriation of materials of decayed Barrack for building a cottage to Mrs 

Williams (The Resident Magistrate, Wellington) 

1853/700 Jun 18 Report of Board of Survey on Instruments &c at Survey Office (Messrs Stapleton, Grimstone & Fitzgerald) 


1853/701 Jun 20 Forwarding letter & memorial for transmission to His Excellency the Governor (Robert Holt Carpenter) 

1853/702 Mar 31 Transmitting copy of report of Collector of Customs on letter of 1 February relative to stores shipped in Merchant Vessels 

(The Colonial Secretary, South Australia) 

1853/703 Jun 20 Forwarding application for assisted passages (Robert Stokes) 

1853/704 Jun 20 Relating to the subject of the quantity of stores shipped in Merchant Vessels (The Collector of Customs, Wellington) 

1853/705 Jun 20 Application for charge of Lunatics (William McKelvey) 


1853/706 no date Petition for remission of penalty imposed in the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Akaroa (Joseph Libeau) 

1853/707 Jun 20 Enclosing memo from Mr Thomas Fitzgerald relative Mr Coupers grant for land at Porirua (M. Fitzgerald) 

1853/708 Jun 20 Despatch relating to the issuing of Crown Grants (Sir J. Pakington) 

1853/709 Apr 21Enclosing proclamation to give effect to the Passengers Act (The Colonial Secretary, Melbourne) 

1853/710 Mar 18 Enclosing resolution of Otago Association (Peter Proudfoot) 

1853/711 Mar 29 Relating to the purchase of homesteads in the … Valley (W. H. Donald) 





1853/712 Mar 10 Relating to his claim to compensation (H. Churton) 

1853/713 Mar 20 Explaining his motives for leaving Ahuriri & requesting to be allowed his pay (C. H. Pelichet) 


1853/714 Mar 18 Requesting His Excellency to receive a deputation of Hutt Settlers (George Scott & others) 

1853/715 Jun 13 Respecting land given by them for schools (Rerei Te Puke & Te Mahia) 

1853/716 Jun 20 Application for charge of Lunatics (John Carmont) 


1853/717 no date Memorial relating to loss of Customs money by Mr Shand (James Macandrew) 

- forward to 1863/730, 1853/1410 

1853/718 Jun 20 Conveying his thanks to Sir George Grey (C. H. L. Pelichet) 

1853/719 Jun 21 Requesting … to sell fowling piece (William Allen) 

1853/720 Jun 21 Requesting … to sell powder & shot to Mr Kelt (Johnson & Moore) 

1853/721 Jun 20 Stating his having applied for the charge of the Lunatic Asylum (John Carmont) 


1853/722 Jun 20 Requesting the Auditor General may be instructed to furnish an Account of all sums repaid by the New Zealand Company 

to the Local Government (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 


1853/723 Jun 20 Application for charge of Lunatic Asylum (William Dunn) 

1853/724 Aug 07 [1852] Transmitting copies of correspondence respecting dishonoured Bill of exchange remitted by Captain … Cargill 

(Sir John S. Pakington) 

1853/725 Aug 15 [1852] Relating to the Memorial from Laborers at Nelson (Sir John S. Pakington) 

1853/726 Nov 03 [1852] Reporting that instructions have been given to procure passages to New Zealand for Mr Marriott’s family 






1853/727 Jun 17 Forwarding application for Crown Grant (A. de B. Brandon) 

1853/728 Jun 22 Report on the expenditure and receipts of the land department at Wellington (F. D. Bell) 


1853/729 Jun 14 Relating to an order for Millstone (Johnston & Co. to Native Secretary) 

1853/730 Jun 24 Returning Memorial of Otago Settler relating to the case of loss of money by Mr Shand (The Collector of Customs) 


1853/731 Jun 20 Application for renewal of Bush License (James Collins) 


1853/732 Jun 22 Requesting that Wilhelm Sievers may be naturalized (Robert Hart) 

1853/733 Jun 23 Enclosing account for the articles issued for articles issued for the Native Institutions at Wellington & Taranaki 

(J. O. Hamley) 

1853/734 Jun 22 To acknowledge receipt of Memorial from the Hutt Settlers rel. compensation in land to laboring classes (Sir George Grey) 

1853/735 Jun 23 Enclosing letter from Dr Maddox relative to the use of Hospital Baths &c by Medical Men (The Colonial Surgeon) 

1853/736 Jun 18 Applying for renewal of Bush License (John Knocks) 


1853/737 Jun 22 To write the Commissioners of Crown Lands at Nelson relative to unsettled claims (The Civil Secretary) 

1853/737a Jun 22 no subject (Sir George Grey) 

1853/738 Feb 28 Relating to land purchased by him of Mr F. Carrington (William Northcroft) 

1853/739 Jun 23 To write letters to Mr McLean to assemble Wairarapa Chiefs at Wellington on 11 th July (The Civil Secretary) 

1853/740 Jun 20 Forwarding a Native Deed of Gift for the Church Missionary School at Wanganui (Rev Richard Taylor) 

1853/741 Jun 20 Reporting Mr Porter having entered upon his duties as Assistant Surveyor on 17 th instant (Robert Park, Surveyor) 

1853/742 Jun 20 Relating to employment and pay of laborers on Survey (Robert Park, Surveyor) 

1853/743 Jun 24 Relating to repairs of the Hutt Road between the Hutt Bridge and the S… (John Roy) 

1853/744 Jun 24 Enclosing petition from the members of the force for increase of pay (The Sub Inspector of Police, Wellington) 

1853/745 Jun 21 Requesting he may receive pay for months of May and June (Bryan Stapleton) 

1853/746 Jun 22 Respecting Iron plates for Gaol Doors shipped in Mahorned Hat (James Wilson & … Roberts) 





1853/747 Jun 22 Notice of appeal against … of Commissioners Poynter & Dillon upon certain cases specified (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 


1853/748 Jun 23 Respecting his application for a sheep run in the Ahuriri district (George Rich) 

1853/749 Jun 08 Requesting to be informed of he may be permitted to land sheep at the Ahuriri Harbor (George Rich) 

1853/750 Oct 20 [1852] Tendering their services as Agents to the New Zealand Government in London (Money Wigram & Sons) 

1853/751 no date Tender for firewood (A. T. Braithwaite) 

1853/752 Jun 15 Enquiring if the Grant to W. Couper includes any portion of Toms’ claim (Michael Fitzgerald) 

1853/753 Jun 22 Relating to claims for losses during the disturbances at the Hutt (H. St Hill, Resident Magistrate, Wellington) 

1853/754 Jun 25 Memo to direct Mr Kemp proceed to the Gaol to see Panapa relative to his kindness to a Lunatic (Sir George Grey) 

1853/755 Jun 24 To inform Collector of Customs that Mr Seed will assume the duties of Warehouse Keeper and that Mr Cooper will 

proceed to Port Cooper (Sir George Grey) 

1853/756 Apr 19 Relating to the Proclamation for establishing the sale of Waste Lands (Fell & Seymour) 

1853/757 Jun 20 Offering explanations in the case of Toole v. Marsh & King (D. S. Durie, Resident Magistrate, Wanganui) 


1853/758 Jun 05 Addresses and replies to be published in the Gazette (Sir George Grey) 

1853/759 Jun 23 To write Major Richmond nominating him to the upper chamber of the Legislature (Sir George Grey) 

1853/760 Jun 28 Enclosing minute from Mr Bell requiring certain Instruments to be sent to Mr Park (Michael Fitzgerald, Surveyor) 

1853/761 Jun 28 Stating his having received into his charge the Instruments &c enumerated in the Report of the Board of Survey 

(Michael Fitzgerald, Surveyor) 

1853/762 Dec 06 [1852] Copy of letter relating to Memorial of John Watson of Akaroa (Sir John S. Pakington) 

1853/763 Feb 05 Copy of letter in reply to the claim to compensation of Mr J. Bruce of Akaroa (The Duke of Newcastle) 

1853/764 Jun 29 Relating his notice of appeal against the Decisions of Commissioner of claims at Nelson (F. D. Bell) 

1853/765 Jun 29 Enclosing application from Messrs Rhodes for the purchase of land at Timaru (F. D. Bell) 

1853/766 Oct 16 [1852] Copy of letter relative to the ejectment by Agent of Canterbury Association of Roman Catholic Mission Akaroa 


1853/767 Dec 01 [1852] Copy of despatch … on subject of Memorial from inhabitants of Otago relating to land (Sir John S. Pakington) 





1853/768 Jun 24 Tender for Hospital stores & provisions to Natives (William Spinks) 


1853/769 Jun 24 Tender for Gaol rations (William Spinks) 


1853/770 Jun 24 Tender for supplies to Government Brig (William Spinks) 

1853/771 Jun 28 Requisitions and receipt for Book of Notes (£1) No. 4001 to 5000 (Henry St Hill, Man… Bank) 

1853/772 Jun 30 Relating to the completion of the Porirua Survey (Michael Fitzgerald) 


1853/773 Jun 20 Enclosing list of allotments in Town of New Plymouth for which applications have been made (W. Halse, Commissioner) 

1853/774 Jun 20 Transmitting application from Mr Moon to have a portion of land offered for sale (W. Halse, Commissioner) 

1853/775 Jun 18 Requesting authority to be given to Sub Treasurer to advance sums under imprest for payment of laborers on surveys 

(W. Halse, Commissioner) 

1853/776 Jun 11 Acknowledging receipt of Land Orders of Mr John Jesse Bulkeley (W. Halse, Commissioner) 

1853/777 Jun 11 Relative to an application for Grant of Town allotment obtained at sale (W. Halse, Commissioner) 

1853/778 Jun 20 Stating his reason for withdrawing his name from Petition relative to the recent Proclamation relative to sale of Waste 

Lands (Charles Brown, New Plymouth) 


1853/779 Jan 04 Enclosing his account for quarter ended 31 December last (Edward Barnard) 

1853/780 Jun 18 Relating to the establishing of schools for Native and half cast girls (Josiah Flight & W. Wilson, Inspector of Schools) 

1853/781 Jun 16 Transmitting Memorial from William Stewart praying to be naturalized (Josiah Flight, Resident Magistrate, New Plymouth) 

1853/782 Jun 20 Enclosing letter from John Watson returning thanks for appointment of Harbor Master 


1853/783 Jun 20 Relating to the necessity of instructing the Natives in law and practice of Resident Magistrate Court 






1853/784 Jun 20 Enclosing Petition praying that lands outside the Town may cease to be considered within Hundreds (A. H. Horne) 

1853/785 Jun 28 Stating that he has not withdrawn his previous application for land at Wanganui (Captain Trafford) 


1853/786 Jun 09 Enclosing Invoice & Bill of Lading of 8 Registers for Registrar at Port Victoria (The Colonial Secretary, New South Wales) 

1853/787 Jul 06 Application for renewal of Bush License (Henry Burling) 

1853/788 Jul 06 Reporting completion of purchase of Castle Point District, and enclosing deed of sale (Donald McLean) 

- with N.L. [Native Lands?] 1867/66 

1853/789 Jul 04 Transmitting the Writ for the election of Superintendent with return endorsed (Henry St Hill, Resident Magistrate) 


1853/790 Jul 05 Requesting supply of Native Spelling Books (Archdeacon Hadfield) 

1853/791 Jul 05 Stating expense of executing repairs at Gaol Guard House (Edward Roberts) 

1853/792 Jul 08 Relative to supply of powder for Noon Gun on Saturday (The Harbor Master, Wellington) 

1853/793 Jul 06 Relating to errors in Porirua Surveys (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/794 Jul 07 Enclosing plans for six grants (Michael Fitzgerald, Surveyor) 

1853/795 Jul 07 Relating to Mr Fitzherberts claim to land at Akaroa (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/796 Jul 07 Submitting for approval an arrangement made with John Sutherland with Native Chief Wiremu te Patangoroa 

(D. McLean, Commissioner) 

1853/797 Jul 06 Forwarding a return of the sales of Crown Land in this Province with return of Revenue (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/798 Jul 02 Requesting License to deal in Gunpowder &c (Johnson & Moore) 

1853/799 Jun 28 Applying for special license for house at Ngahauranga (W. P. Wallace) 

1853/800 Jul 02 Reporting changes in the Force (The Sub Inspector of Police) 

1853/801 Jul 04 To direct Major Baker to send in return of Arms &c (The Civil Secretary) 

1853/802 Jul 04 Address to His Excellency on the Proclamation of 4 th March last (John Salmon & others) 

1853/803 Jul 06 Forwarding copy of despatch to Mr Fox authorising him to settle claim of land purchases (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 


1853/804 no date Copy of Passengers Act … in Council (Secretary of State) 





1853/805 Jun 17 Conveyance of part of Section No. 457 (G. Greathead) 

1853/806 Jul 05 Requesting information as to certifying to pay certificate of Arthur? McGill absent from illness 

(George Rees, Colonial Surgeon, Wanganui) 

1853/807 Jul 05 Enclosing requisition for 6 Iron bedsteads (George Rees, Colonial Surgeon, Wanganui) 

1853/808 May 12 Expressing a wish that the District may be named after Lord Clive (E. S. Curling and other settlers at Ahuriri) 

1853/809 Jul 11 Application for Ferry and Bush License Wariama River (Patrick Campbell) 

1853/810 Mar 31 Quarterly return of Appointments &c to 31 March 1853 (The Colonial Secretary, Auckland) 

1853/811 Jul 09 Relating to Captain Traffords claim to remission as retired Military Officer (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/812 Jul 09 Respecting list of claims sent in by the Returning Officer of the Whanganui & Rangitikei District 

(Henry St Hill, returning Officer) 

1853/813 Jul 12 Supply of boots &c required for three Patients in the Hospital (The Colonial Surgeon) 

1853/814 Jul 12 Forwarding accounts for George Greathead for land on Wellington Terrace conveyed to Government (Edward Roberts) 

1853/815 Jul 12 Requesting License to repair Arms (John Davidson) 

1853/816 Jul 13 Enclosing requisition for £300 for payment of Natives for land at … (Donald McLean) 


1853/817 Jul 11 Reporting that a further sum of £2000 may be paid into Commissariat Chest (Acting Manager, Bank of Issue) 

1853/818 Jul 13 Enclosing tracing of a Block of Land at Otaki given by the Natives for school purposes (Michael Fitzgerald) 

1853/819 Jul 13 Consenting to supply 100lbs of gunpowder for weekly gun (J. O. Hamley, Ordinance Storekeeper) 

1853/820 Jul 13 Applying for £150 in aid of the Institute (W. Seed, Hon Secretary Mechanical Institute) 

1853/821 Jul 14 Relating to a run at Ahuriri occupied by himself and Mr Canning (John Harding) 

1853/822 Jul 13 Relating to claim to compensation preferred by him (J. T. Grimstone) 

1853/823 Jun 10 Relative to opening a Road to Wangahu (Aperahama Kaiwekawa) 

1853/824 Jun 27 Requesting some allowance for Horses employed in the public service (Kemp, Spain & Apera) 

1853/825 Jul 02 Forwarding list of lands for sale to be proclaimed in the Gazette (The Superintendent, Nelson) 

1853/826 Jun 27 Transmitting return of Passengers per ‘Mavei’? assisted by Government (The Superintendent, Nelson) 

1853/827 Jul 04 Forwarding Grant for alteration to be made in Register (The Superintendent, Nelson) 

1853/828 Jul 13 Forwarding plan of part of E. Takei; Town Section (Michael Fitzgerald) 

1853/829 Jul 14 Stating he is unable to prepare the Grant for Section No.174 Upper Hutt (Michael Fitzgerald) 

1853/830 Jul 05 Forwarding copy of letter from Sub Treasurer respecting sum due by Wellington Treasury (The Superintendent, Nelson) 





1853/831 Jul 04 Forwarding tracings and descriptions of various allotments of land set apart for public purposes 


1853/832 Jul 14 Requesting loan of £100 for completion of school house on Te Aro (J. C. Raymond) 

1853/833 Jul 15 Stating necessity for the building of Water closets and other alterations to Hospital (The Colonial Surgeon) 

1853/834 Jul 14 Requesting Crown Grant for land on Lambton Quay set apart for Scotch Church (R. R. Strang) 


1853/835 Jul 02 Transmitting copy of resolution of Board & copies of letters & correspondence relative to drawing upon the Lords of the 

Treasury for £19,000 (A. G. Jenkins, Secretary Nelson Trust funds) 


1853/836 Jul 14 Reporting that a portion of the Ngatiawa tribe with to dispose of land at Terawiti (D. McLean, Commissioner) 

1853/837 Jul 14 Enclosing list of persons who have applied for assisted passage (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/838 May 16 Stating that he is a Candidate for the Office of Superintendent (W. Halse, Commissioner) 

1853/839 Jul 14 Enclosing list of applicants for Books for the Native Schools (H. T. Kemp) 

1853/840 Jul 06 Requesting information respecting the removal of Discharged soldiers located in Wanganui 


1853/841 Jul 06 Transmitting return of cases disposed of during half year ended 30 June 1853 


1853/842 Jul 15 Stating reasons for not reducing the height of light house (Edward Roberts) 

- with M [Marine] 7/3 

1853/843 Jun 29 Forwarding particulars of a charge preferred against him by the Serjeant Major of Police (Charles Brown, New Plymouth) 

1853/844 Jul 04 Enclosing correspondence with Mr G. S. Cooper relative to charge preferred against him (Charles Brown, New Plymouth) 

1853/845 Jul 03 Relating to charge preferred against Charles Brown (George S. Cooper) 

1853/846 Jul 14 Requesting that Mr C. E. Cooper be allowed to assist in the Survey office (Michael Fitzgerald) 

1853/847 Jul 02 Acknowledging receipt of letter of 8 th ult. (W. Halse, Commissioner) 





1853/848 Jul 15 Enclosing receipt for Arms &c received with the Ordinance Stores (J. O. Hamley, Ordinance storekeeper) 


1853/849 Jul 15 Enclosing return of Arms &c and requesting authority to destry condemned ammunition 

(Richard Baker, Sub-Inspector Police) 

1853/850 Jul 15 Respecting his application for Run in the Ahuriri District (George Rich) 

1853/851 Jul 15 Extract from proceedings of Council relative to the appropriation of £1000 for Educational purposes 

(Clerk of Executive Council) 


1853/852 Jul 15 Enclosing Memorial from Hutt Settlers on the subject of reduction in the price of land (A. Ludlam) 

1853/853 Mar 01 Reporting that Serjeant T… Butler has been permitted to proceed to New Zealand 

(Officiating Secretary to Government of India) 

- forward to 1853/1291, IA [Colonial Secretary] 1855/168 

1853/854 Mar 01 Reporting that Riding Master Philip Ashton has been permitted to proceed to Canterbury, New Zealand 

(Officiating Secretary to Government of India) 


1853/855 Jun 18 Copy of letter from Charles Bridgen A. G. G. requesting sanction of payment of £40 to the Co… Chest amount of di… on 

advance of £2000 (The Colonial Secretary, Auckland) 

1853/856 Jul 16 Relative to payment of £52 to Native Chiefs of Kaikokorika (Donald McLean, Commissioner) 

1853/857 Jul 01 Reporting A. H. Spicer having received an advance of one months salary & requesting the amounts may be repaid 

(The Colonial Secretary, Auckland) 

1853/858 Jan 21 Stating that he have not received or paid any sums for the Colony during years 1850, 1851 and 1852 

(J. Walcott, Secretary Emigt Society) 

1853/859 Apr 23 Returning thanks for copies of Acts of Council (Colonial Secretary Western Australia) 

1853/860 Jul 12 Enclosing Memorial with 150 additional signatures relative to reduction in price of land (George Moon) 





1853/861 Jul 18 Transmitting receipt in duplicate for £2000 paid to Commissariat Chest (H. St Hill, Acting Manager Bank) 

1853/862 no date Transmitting Memorial to Secretary of State in reference to proceedings adopted by Mr Justice Stephen (R. J. Duncan) 

1853/863 Jul 19 Stating that £100 has been paid into the Union Bank for repair of streets (W. B. Rhodes) 


1853/864 Jul 18 Relating to Major Duries application for land (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/865 Jul 18 Relating to his award (Dr Evans) 

- entry crossed out – returned to writer 25 Jul 1853 

1853/866 Jul 19 Enclosing Memo on the claim of the children of late Richard Davis to a Town Section Wellington (R. R. Strang, Registrar) 

1853/867 Jul 01 Relating to purchase of land from the Natives (Richard Secombe) 

1853/868 Jul 20 Stating that an additional sum of £100 is required to pay the Absentee claimant of the Taranaki District (Donald McLean) 

1853/869 Jul 15 Requesting permission to sell a fowling piece (William Allen) 

1853/870 Jul 19 Requesting permit to sell a Gun (Thomas Mills) 

1853/871 Jul 21 Returning requisition for £100 advanced towards repair of streets (W. B. Rhodes) 

1853/872 Jul 20 Returning Grants for insertion of clause barring Dower (F. D. Bell) 

1853/873 Jul 20 Relating to costs in the case of Dorset v. Bell (John King) 

1853/874 Jul 20 Notice for Gazette, to parties wishing for assisted passages for friends (F. D. Bell) 

1853/875 Jul 16 Relating to award on his claim to land (George Duppa) 

1853/876 Jul 16 Enclosing thirty one reports of claim with schedule (John Poynter, Commissioner) 

1853/877 Jul 16 Forwarding 9 reports on claims & schedule also reports Nos. 9 and 13 returned for services 

(M. Richmond & John Poynter, Commissioners) 

1853/878 Jul 16 Forwarding 94 Crown Grants for signature (M. Richmond, Commissioner Crown Lands Nelson) 

1853/879 Jul 22 Reporting upon his state of health &c in reference to despatch of Duke of Newcastle (Ferdinand Meier) 

1853/880 Jul 20 Forwarding five reports upon claims (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/881 Jul 21 Acknowledging receipt of letter notifying his election as Superintendent (I. E. Featherstone) 

1853/882 Jul 12 Forwarding list of applications for assisted passages for transmission to England (M. Richmond, Commissioner) 

1853/883 Jul 12 Forwarding copy of a letter from Secretary to Land & Immigration Commissioner relative to assisted passengers per 

‘Maori’ (M. Richmond, Commissioner) 





1853/884 Jul 12 Forwarding statement of disbursements and liabilities against Revenue derived from the Sale of Crown Lands 

(M. Richmond, Commissioner) 

1853/885 Jul 13 Forwarding copy of letter from Mr Mackay on the subject of losses sustained by not getting possession of his land 


1853/886 Jul 04 Copy of letter from F. D. Nicholson relative to site for Ecclesiastical & Educational Buildings (The Superintendent, Nelson) 

1853/886a Jul 13 Enclosing plans and description of Native Reserves at Motueka (The Superintendent, Nelson) 

1853/887 Jul 12 Enclosing application for leases of land containing minerals (The Superintendent, Nelson) 

1853/888 Jul 15 Forwarding parcel addressed to J. S. Tytler Esq., for transmission to England (A. G. Jenkins) 

1853/889 Jul 01 Enclosing petition for increase of salary (B. Walmsley, Deputy P. Master, Nelson) 

- this entry is crossed out 

1853/889 Jul 12 Enclosing letter and petition from the Deputy Post Master for increase of salary (The Superintendent Nelson) 

1853/890 Jul 19 Transmitting return of Immigration & Emigration for Quarter ended 30 June 1853 


1853/891 Jun 30 Requesting renewal of license for sale of gunpowder &c (Taylor & Watt) 

1853/892 Jul 21 Relating to the condition of Arms &c in his charge (The Sub-Inspector of Police) 

1853/893 Jul 22 Enclosing list of Articles required for the “Benevolent Asylum” at Kawai (Henry St Hill, Resident Magistrate) 

1853/894 Jul 23 Requesting a supply of coals may be obtained for Commissariat Stores (A. Ludlam) 

1853/895 Jul 25 Enclosing letter from Mr John Guard rel conveyance of Nelson Mail via Wairau (The Collector of Customs) 

1853/896 Jul 23 Withdrawing letters of 10 th and 18 th instant (Dr Evans) 


1853/897 Jul 25 Relative to the erection of Hustings (H. St Hill, Returning Officer) 

1853/898 Jul 21 Letter to Kia Te Puni conferring pension (The Private Secretary) 

1853/899 Jul 23 Enclosing copies of letters relating to A. Brown’s claim to 2 Islands near Kapiti (John King) 


1853/900 Jul 25 Applying for license to land shot (W. Waring Taylor) 





1853/901 Jul 25 Transmitting report upon Dr Evans’ claim to compensation (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 


1853/902 Jul 25 Submitting the expediency of erecting a pound in the Town (Henry St Hill, Resident Magistrate) 

1853/903 Jul 26 Relative to Grant to the New Zealand Society (Edward Roberts, Secretary NZ Society) 

1853/904 Jul 21 Requesting the names of Oskar Beyer and J. H. C. Bauke be inserted in the next naturalisation ordinance 

(A. de B. Brandon) 

1853/905 Jul 27 To authorize Archdeacon Hadfield to receive my cooking apparatus from Porirua Barracks for use of schools 


1853/906 Jul 19 Enclosing Bond entered into by A. McMaster for passage of sundry Emigrants (W. R. Russell) 

1853/907 Jun 23 Relative to the expenditure and receipt of the Local Government in relation to NZ Company’s contracts (F. D. Bell) 


1853/908 Jun 24 Copy of letter to J. R. C. Novel enclosing copies of Despatches from Lord Guy (Sir George Grey) 


1853/909 no date Memo relative to payment into Commissariat Chest on Account of sums due to NZ Company (The Civil Secretary) 


1853/910 Jul 27 Statement of sums paid to the Wesleyan denomination (H. St Hill, Acting Auditor General) 


1853/911 Jul 27 To write Mr Hadfield informing him that His Excellency has directed £711 to be paid him for Otaki Schools 


1853/912 Jul 27 To inform Mr Watkin that His Excellency has directed the sum of £500 to be paid him in aid of the Industrial School 


1853/913 Jul 27 To inform Bishop Viard that His Excellency has directed the sum of £380 to be paid him in aid of the Industrial School 

Wellington (Sir George Grey) 





1853/914 Jul 27 Application for License to land Arms &c (John Varnham) 

1853/915 Jul 28 Forwarding report upon the state of the Colonial Hospital (The Colonial Surgeon) 

1853/916 Jul 12 Enclosing copies of correspondence relating to the Survey Office (Michael Fitzgerald) 

1853/917 Jul 27 Relative to a sum of £36 10s having been remitted to Sydney (C. R. Wood, D. A. C. G.) 

1853/918 Jul 29 Relative to a Grant of Land in the Wairau District (Right Revd Dr Viard) 

- forward to IA [Colonial Secretary 1855/1477] 

1853/919 Jul 27 To inform Archdeacon Hadfield that thousand pounds are to be paid over to him (Sir George Grey) 

1853/920 Jul 29 Files of the Gazette to be sent to the Superintendents who are to be styled His Honor (Civil Secretary) 

1853/921 Jul 29 Praying for an advance in the charges of washing (Elizabeth Cooper) 

1853/922 no date Memorandum Mr Holmes is from the 1 st August to be attached to the Civil Secretarys Department (Civil Secretary) 

1853/923 Jul 30 Soliciting a weeks leave of absence after the departure of His Excellency (Michael Fitzgerald) 

1853/924 Jul 29 To inform the Superintendent of Wellington of the arrangements to hand over the control of the Provincial Departments 

(Sir G. Grey) 

1853/925 Jul 16 Forwarding returns of Immigration and Emigration for the Quarter ending 30 June 


1853/926 Jul 26 Requesting permission to erect a shed for the protection of the Natives (D. S. Durie, Resident Magistrate, Wanganui) 

1853/927 Jul 18 Withdrawing his resignation (W. Halse, Commissioner, New Plymouth) 

1853/928 Aug 01 Copy of congratulatory address to the Governor (George Moore) 

1853/929 Jul 30 Transmitting a letter from Mr G. Ashdown praying for Crown Grants (F. D. Bell) 

1853/930 Jul 08 Forwarding accounts for Passage, packing cases & small stores (T. H. Fitzgerald) 

1853/931 Jul 01 Reporting arrival at Ahuriri (T. H. Fitzgerald) 

1853/932 Jul 12 Applying for a piece of land at the Ahuriri (John Macarthy) 

1853/933 Aug 01 Requesting that land at Porirua may be purchased from Natives (W. Couper) 


1853/934 Jul 16 Returning the writs for the Election of Superintendents (Josiah Flight, Resident Magistrate, New Plymouth) 






1853/935 Jul 30 Returning two Grants which have not been issued (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/936 Jul 30 Forwarding the Deed of Grants for Roman Catholic Cemetery adjoining the Town of Petre (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/937 Jul 30 Forwarding Deed of Grants No. VIII David Anderson (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/938 Jul 30 Forwarding Grants No.87 requesting to endorse the same (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

1853/939 Jul 30 Requesting compensation for extra work (T. E. Grimstone) 

1853/940 Jul 29 Forwarding returns ending 30 June (Charles Sharp, Harbor Master) 

1853/941 Jul 30 Reporting the desire of the Natives to sell their land (D. McLean) 

1853/942 Aug 01 Praying for a Grant of land at Ahuriri (William Kirton) 

1853/943 Aug 01 Draft Financial Despatch to the Superintendent of the Province relative to the proportion of the Revenue to be paid to the 

Provincial Treasurer (no author) 

1853/944 Aug 01 Returns of expences on account of the NZ Company and of the Land Department Nelson (no author) 


1853/945 Aug 01 Reporting payment to Natives for Reserves at Oterongo Terawiti & Ohau, Deeds of sale (Donald McLean) 

1853/946 no date Returns of Land Revenue in the Province of Wellington from the 4 March to the 30 th June 1853 (no author) 

1853/947 Aug 01 Requesting that the Secretary of State may be moved to direct that no more supplementary land orders be issued by the 

Colonial Immigration & Emigration Commissioners (F. D. Bell, Wellington) 

1853/948 Aug 01 Applying for extra pay for clerks in the Land Office when employed over usual office hours (F. D. Bell, Wellington) 


1853/949 Aug 01 Requesting that books and letters of the NZ Company may be forwarded to him (F. D. Bell, Wellington) 

1853/950 Aug 02 Enclosing estimate for payment of Native claimants at Taranaki (Donald McLean) 

1853/951 Aug 01 Relative to Grant issued to Twiss (since deceased) Land having been sold previous to issue of Grant. Can the purchaser 

execute a Surrender to the Crown of the Grant issued to Twiss (F. D. Bell, Wellington) 

1853/952 Aug 03 Application of J. Bucanan McKain for renewal of Bush License at Ahuriri (John Torr) 

1853/953 Aug 01 Relative to Commissioner Award on his claim for compensation (G. S. Evans) 

1853/954 Aug 01 Relative to cessation of Salary as Colonial Chaplain on 30 September 1853 (Revd Robert Cole) 

1853/955 Aug 03 Requesting that ground in Government Domain may be granted for adding to the church (Revd Robert Cole) 

1853/956 Aug 03 Thompson Rauperaha to be a Native assessor (Sir G. Grey) 

1853/957 Jul 23 Requesting Grant of Land for his Native wife (James Daniells) 

1853/958 Jul 20 Requesting Grant of Land for his Half-caste children (William Shearer) 





1853/959 Feb 05 Memorial for remission of Fine inflicted for selling spirits at unlawful house (Charles Hopkinson) 

1853/960 Aug 04 Conveying ground at Petoni for Roman Catholic Cemetery (E. Puni and others) 

1853/961 Aug 03 Acknowledging receipt of instructions to report to the Superintendent (Sub-Inspector Baker) 

1853/962 Aug 04 Minute for appropriation of Land Revenue (Sir G. Grey) 

1853/963 Aug 01 Requesting that 6 spades & 6 pickaxes may be given to Natives at Castle Point (J. Valentine Smith) 

1853/964 Aug 04 Empowering Superintendents to remit minor penalties (Sir G. Grey) 

- forward to 1854/4046 

1853/965 no date Estimate Revenue of Province of Wellington for August & September 1853 (Collector Carkeek) 

1853/966 Aug 03 Contract for erection of Wellington Jail to be handed over to Superintendent (Sir G. Grey) 

1853/967 Aug 04 Mr Kemp Native Secretary to lay informations against fathers of Half Caste refusing to support them (Sir G. Grey) 

1853/968 Aug 04 Confirming Mr Carkeeks appointment of Collector of Province New Munster reappointing him Collector of Province of 

Wellington (Sir G. Grey) 

1853/969 Jul 27 Applying for Grant for Wesleyan Mission at Waikauaiti, Otago (Revd Charles Creed) 

1853/970 Aug 05 Forwarding claim of Andrew Brown to 2 small islands off Kapiti (John King) 

1853/971 Aug 03 Requesting that Hugh Anton Enderes may be naturalized (Robert Hart) 

1853/972 Aug 04 Hundred of Wanganui to be formed (Sir George Grey) 

1853/973 Aug 05 Grant for Church of England School at Wellington (Sir George Grey) 

1853/974 Aug 05 Resident Magistrates Collectors of Customs & Sheriffs informed of power of Superintendent to remit minor penalties 


1853/975 Aug 04 Draft letter to Board of Customs acquainting them that on the 5 th of July the Customs have been transferred to the Local 

Government (Stephen Carkeek) 

1853/976 Aug 05 Enclosing six Special Reports and explanatory Memorandum (F. D. Bell, Commissioner) 

- with LS-W [Lands & Survey Wellington] 61/3 

1853/977 Aug 06 Enclosing Memorial from William Brown of Ohiwi (A. De B. Brandon) 

1853/978 Aug 06 Proposing the Harbor Boats Crew be employed as Tidewaiters (Stephen Carkeek) 

1853/979 Aug 06 Enclosing 150 grants for signature (F. D. Bell) 

1853/980 Aug 06 Stating that his services have been dispensed with by the Superintendent & applying for compensation (S. E. Grimstone) 





1853/981 Jul 25 Returning Writs for Superintendent of Province of Canterbury J. E. Fitzgerald elected (C. Simion, Returning Officer) 

1853/982 Jul 15 Relative to transfer of Survey Instruments and Barrack Reserve of Canterbury Association (W. G. Brittan) 

1853/983 Jun 29 Relative to sale of sands at Canterbury under authority of Secretary of States Despatch directing the Local Government to 

administer those lands (W. G. Brittan) 

1853/984 Aug 02 Requesting authority for the expenses of the Land Department, Canterbury Association (W. G. Brittan) 

1853/985 Jun 28 Explanatory of case of fittings of Registrars Office Canterbury (W. G. Brittan) 

1853/986 Aug 01 Forwarding Petition against return of Mr Fitzgerald as Superintendent of Canterbury Province 

(Resident Magistrate Canterbury) 


1853/987 Jul 25 Application of Mr Pritchard for Office of Deputy Registrar (Resident Magistrate Canterbury) 


1853/988 Jul 22 Reporting death of Mr Wright Clerk to the Bench recommending Mr Bowen (Resident Magistrate Canterbury) 


1853/989 Jul 13 Forwarding application of Mr Thompson for Offices held by Mr Wright deceased (Resident Magistrate Canterbury) 


1853/990 Jul 22 Forwarding application of Mr Thompson for offices held by Mr Wright deceased (Resident Magistrate Canterbury) 


1853/991 Jul 25 Forwarding copy of letter to Mr Sewell resigning Agency of Canterbury Association (Resident Magistrate Canterbury) 

1853/992 Jul 22 Forwarding copy of letter from Mr … recommending increase of wages to Boat’s Crew (Resident Magistrate Canterbury) 


1853/993 Jun 10 Transmitting petition from H. Y. Miller for Matron to be appointed to gaol (Resident Magistrate Canterbury) 

1853/994 Aug 05 Reporting lease of Old Custom House for £12 per annum (Resident Magistrate Canterbury) 

1853/995 Aug 05 Enclosing returns of Public Works for Blue Book 1852 (Resident Magistrate Canterbury) 

1853/996 Aug 04 Forwarding Blue Book return (Resident Magistrate Canterbury) 

1853/997 Aug 04 Relative to the payments of the Police (Resident Magistrate Canterbury) 





1853/998 Jun 21 Enclosing copy of objections made by Collector Campbell to Mr Watson’s Claim to vote (Agent of Canterbury Association) 


1853/999 Aug 02 Relative to an Office for the Survey Department (Mr J. Boyes, Christchurch) 

1853/1000 Jul 15 Reporting existence of a Valley to the West of the Snowy Mountains (Mr J. Boyes, Christchurch) 

1853/1001 Aug 03 Defectiveness of the Sketch Maps recommending traverse to be run and trigonometrical Survey 

(Mr J. Boyes, Christchurch) 

1853/1002 Jul 21 Enclosing copy of Lyttelton Times with continuing correspondence with Collector Campbell relative to Election of 

Superintendent (John Watson Returning Officer) 


1853/1003 Jul 25 Complaining of attacks made by Collector Campbell on his Character in the public Prints 

(John Watson, Resident Magistrate) 


1853/1004 Jul 08 Respecting Insertion of Collector Campbell’s name in Electoral Roll (John Watson, Resident Magistrate) 


1853/1005 Jun 07 Complaining of Collector Campbell’s refusing receipts for fine refunded (John Watson, Resident Magistrate) 

1853/1006 May 23 Respecting money due by Constable Lilliwood to James Lonsdale (John Watson, Resident Magistrate) 


1853/1007 May 30 Explaining delay in transmission of accounts to Audit Office (John Watson, Resident Magistrate) 

1853/1008 Jun 13 Enclosing copies of correspondence with Collector Campbell relative to his claim to vote 

(John Watson, Resident Magistrate) 


1853/1009 Jul 11 Relative to Ferry Charges at Akaroa (John Watson, Resident Magistrate) 

1853/1010 Jul 30 Enclosing accounts for approval (John Watson, Resident Magistrate) 






1853/1011 Jul 09 £370 9s remitted through Union Bank for Civil List charge (J. W. Hamilton, Lyttelton) 

1853/1012 Jul 09 Complaining of sale by Canterbury Association of lands previously sold in Church Lands (Commissioner Campbell) 

1853/1013 Jul 28 Relating to Land sales at Canterbury under new Regulations (Commissioner Campbell) 

1853/1014 Jul 31 Applying for Stationary (Commissioner Campbell) 

1853/1015 Jun 06 Reporting ill health (Commissioner Campbell) 

1853/1016 Jun 13 Reporting that he is unable to arrange with Messrs Simeon & Sewell for a settlement of Canterbury Association Claims 

(Commissioner Campbell) 

1853/1017 Jul 23 Respecting issue of timber licenses in Canterbury Block (Commissioner Campbell) 

1853/1018 Jul 06 Enclosing Mr Robinsons statement of Proceedings of Revising Count of Electoral Roll (Commissioner Campbell) 


1853/1019 Jun 24 Explaining and commending upon his proceedings and the Bench respecting revision of Electoral Roll 

(Commissioner Campbell) 


1853/1020 Jun 13 Respecting Mr Watsons treatment of his claim to votes (Commissioner Campbell) 


1853/1021 Jul 10 Explaining query raised on accounts for Office Rent (Commissioner Campbell) 

1853/1022 Jul 25 On various subjects connected with the Land Affairs Canterbury (Commissioner Campbell) 

1853/1023 Jul 01 Enclosing accounts for travelling expenses (W. Mantell, Otago) 

1853/1024 Jun 01 Relative to the Boundaries and extents of the Districts (W. Mantell, Otago) 

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