Report, "The Recent Volcanic Eruptions..." by Dr [James] Hector Preliminary report presented to the Minister of Mines. With an appendix by W Skey, Colonial Analyst, on fine-grained dust from the volcano. Inscribed "With Mr Hector's compliments". The report features two appended items by James Hector printed at the General Survey Lithographic Office: "Map of the country around Tarawera Volcano....by Dr Hector" and "Diagram of the focus of eruption Tarawera Range & the great fissure...by Dr Hector..." 23 June 1886