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Letter from Thomas H. Bartley to Henry Williams, May 5, 1851

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  • Description

    Regarding the Land Question and the opening of his new church. Bartley insists they must have the land surveyed to determine the proper entitlement should Mrs. Williams die, and Mr. Williams remarry. Bartley requests to see a copy of the grants and other documents relating to the land division.

  • Other Id

    13546 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-12 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

Images and documents

Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Thomas H. Bartley to Henry Williams, May 5, 1851
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1851
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    3pp on 1 Leaf ; 320mm x 404mm

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

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • Public Access Text

    Verso: an original red wax seal.

    [Keywords: Land Disputes, Letter, Correspondence, Missionary, Colonial]

  • Subject Notes
    Thomas Bartley was a solicitor turned politician from Liverpool, who immigrated to New Zealand in 1839. He was elected representative of Auckland in the First New Zealand Parliament of 1854.
  • Last Update
    07 Jul 2023
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