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Letter from Provisional Secretary Robert Maunsell to Archdeacon Henry Williams, April 18, 1849

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  • Description

    This letter, written on behalf of the Central Committee, accompanied documents pertaining to the proceedings of Archdeacon Henry Williams case against the Government over land. Maunsell explained in this letter the severe stance taken by the Committee.

    Maunsell letter is attached to a copy of the questions put to Mr George Clarke, April 1849, regarding his willingness to "resign into the hands of any agent that [the committee] may appoint, all grants for land purchased by [Clarke] or on [his] account, from the native population beyond the maximum of 2560 acres." Following these documents is a copy of the Resolution from the Central Committee regarding the Supreme Court decision on Mr Clarke's obligations under his pledge.

  • Other Id

    13627 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-93 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Provisional Secretary Robert Maunsell to Archdeacon Henry Williams, April 18, 1849
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1849
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    4pp on 2 Leaves ; 266mm x 214mm

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

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • Public Access Text

    The Letter is written by Robert Maunsell, whereas the attached Question and Resolution is written in a different hand.

    [Keywords: Resolutions Passed, Land, Disputes]

  • Last Update
    07 Jul 2023
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