64 letters, including eight from J. Henry Vyvyan to his uncle Sir Richard Vyvyan, describing: conditions in New Zealand; land regulations; copper mining; the difficulties of his farming life; and the obstacles to his return to England. Most of the remaining letters are from J.H. Vyvyan's father, Rev. Vyell Vyvyan, and his uncle Sir Richard Vyvyan concerning family affairs, especially J. Henry Vyvyan's position in New Zealand. The other four items include memorandums and receipts.