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Letter from Archdeacon Henry Williams to Octavius Hadfield, November 27, 1863

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  • Description

    Regarding the fall of Rangiriri, arguably the decisive battle for Waikato. Williams writes that he expected Ngaruawahia to also be possessed by Lieutenant-General Duncan Cameron. He goes on to share that Sarah had given birth to a girl, to discuss his business regarding the potential sale of land in Wellington, and enquire after the Hadfield's opinions as to what should come of Kate's land at Pakaraka.

  • Other Id

    14374 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-685 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Archdeacon Henry Williams to Octavius Hadfield, November 27, 1863
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1863
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    4pp on 1 leaf ; 153mm x 195mm Folded to 153mm x 98mm

  • Language
    English
  • Collection
    Algar Williams
  • Level of Current Record
    Child
  • Is Part Of

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • Public Access Text

    [Keywords: Correspondence, Colonialism, King Tawhiao, Wiremu Tamihana, Missionary Families, Missionary Women, Missionary Wives]

  • Copyright
    No known copyright restrictions
  • Last Update
    07 Jul 2023
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