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Letter from Reverend Richard Davis to Henry Williams, 23 February 1852

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  • Description

    Davis writes about how to make peace with the world; how the society procured information on which it acted; and the friendship between his family and Bishop George A. Selwyn.

  • Other Id

    MS-1991-75-175 (Reference Number)

    13709 (Presto content ID)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

Images and documents

Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Reverend Richard Davis to Henry Williams, 23 February 1852
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1852
  • Physical Description

    2pp on 1 leaf ; 204 x 251 mm

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

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • Public Access Text

    [Keywords: Correspondence, Letter, Prayers, Friendship]

  • Subject Notes
    Richard Davis arrived at Waimate North in 1831. He was a prolific writer and observer of the natural environment. His diaries of weather and temperature have provided insightful information for modern meteorologists. Davis died in 1863 and is buried in the cemetery of the Waimate Mission House.
  • Last Update
    18 Apr 2024
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