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Letter from Hugh Francis Carleton to Henry Williams Junior, June 12, [18??]

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  • Description

    Seeking advice about his nephew and whether it would be right that he take Carleton's place in the colony. Carlton describes the boy as an excellent horseman, who trained as a Civil Engineer. Carlton is unsure if sending the boy to New Zealand would be the best thing, given that he does not have a secure career waiting for him. Carleton asks whether Williams would put him to work, offering �100 a year for his keep.

  • Other Id

    13614 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-80 (Reference Number)

  • Department

Images and documents

Catalogue

  • Object Type
  • Name/Title
    Letter from Hugh Francis Carleton to Henry Williams Junior, June 12, [18??]
  • Primary Maker
  • Date
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    4pp on 1 Leaf ; 136mm x 176mm

  • Language
    English
  • Collection
  • Level of Current Record
    Child
  • Is Part Of
  • Public Access Text

    Address: 25 Palace Square, Upper Norwood, Surrey.

    [Keywords: Horse, Farm, Work, Colony, Samuel]

  • 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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