The slab with the names on was made in Nelson by Brown and Burnett. Unfortunately there numerous mistakes on it and after much correspondence between Mr William Eyes (Marlborough Superintendent) and the Colonial Secretary in November 1868 the slab was removed and reversed, complete with the incorrect wording. The correct text was then engraved by William Norgrove of Blenheim and replaced in 1869. I wonder if the correct spelling of Eli Crappe's name is on the other side?
Not too sure where we would find a copy of the
original text though.
14 Mar 2009