Henry Sewell journal, 1852-1866

MLMSS 36

fonds

1852-1866

422176

6 volumes of textual material - typescript

Came to New Zealand 1852 to wind up the Canterbury Association. Concerned with framing of New Zealand Constitution Bill. Member for Christchurch in the General Assembly, 1853-1856, and in 1856 took office as first responsible premier of New Zealand. The ministry lasted only a fortnight. He then became Colonial Treasurer. From 1861-1863 he was Attorney General

Journal (typescript) in 6 volumes:
1. Feb 1852-July 1853
2. July 1853-Sept 1854
3. Sept 1854-1857
4. 1859-Jan 1862 5. Jan 1862-1864
6. 1865-1866 Contains comment on the affairs of the Canterbury Association, J.R. Godley, church activities, politics and political figures including i.a. E.G. Wakefield and Sir George Grey, the land question and the Maori Wars

Copyright status:: In copyright
Approval for reproduction required: Applications should be made to the Canterbury University College Library (without Permission of The Bishop of Christchurch)

Original journals held by the Canterbury University College Library, Christchurch, N.Z. since 1925

Information upgraded from Manuscripts Leaf Catalogue No. 1 (6-346B) as part of the eRecords Project, 2011-2012

Keyword subjects:
Politicians -- New Zealand -- Diaries
New Zealand -- History -- Maori wars