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Letter from Thomas H. Bartley to Henry Williams, November 21, 1851

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  • Description

    Regarding the proper means by which Mr. Williams can divide his estate (namely his land) between his children and the church upon his death. Bartley suggests that the documentation is a good outline but too informal for the purpose. Bartley explains to Mr. Williams that a Will "would be in conflict or counteraction of such dispensation and could only take effect upon property of your own, not upon that which has been invested in trustees.

    " He suggests that each recipient should have their portion defined and specifically named to avoid confusion.

  • Other Id

    13547 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-13 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Thomas H. Bartley to Henry Williams, November 21, 1851
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1851
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    6pp on 2 Leaves ; 226mm x 369mm

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

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • Public Access Text

    [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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