Catalogue
Catalogue
Object Type
Name/Title
Letter from Hugh Carleton to Henry Williams Junior, September 7, 1888
Primary Maker
Date
1888
1783-1963
Physical Description
4pp on 1 Leaf ; 132mm x 177mm
Language
English
Collection
Level of Current Record
Child
Is Part Of
Public Access Text
Address typed onto the top right hand corner of the first page: 25, Palace Square, Upper Norwood. ; Written across Carleton's letter is another note from Lydia Carleton to Henry Williams also regarding Hugh's illness: Excerpt from the text reads: 'I have not told anyone else in New Zealand the cause of Henry's illness.'
[Keywords: National Provincial Bank, Death, Wills]
Subject Notes
Hugh Francis Carleton (1810-1890) was a trader, newspaper editor, politician, writer and societal critic, married to Lydia Jane Williams, daughter of Archdeacon Henry Williams. Carleton contributed many publications on the history of New Zealand, including A Page from the History of New Zealand under the penname Metoikos, in which he defended Henry Williams against the charges brought against him by Governor Grey. His most famous work is the biography of his father in law, The life of Henry Williams, Archdeacon of Waimate.
Last Update
07 Jul 2023
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