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Letter from Elizabeth L. [Lydia] Gardiner to Maria Williams, dated 12 March 1861

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  • Description

    Letter regarding their children's development. Gardiner mentions that her father was in good health and that he remained active despite his age.

  • Other Id

    13724 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-190 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Elizabeth L. [Lydia] Gardiner to Maria Williams, dated 12 March 1861
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1861
  • Physical Description

    4pp on 1 leaf ; 215 mm x 265 mm

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

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • Public Access Text

    [Keywords: Correspondence, Missionary families, Missionary children, Aylesford]

  • Subject Notes
    Elizabeth Lydia Gardiner (nee Marsh) was the daughter of Edward Gerrard Marsh and Lydia Marsh (nee Williams). Elizabeth travelled extensively through South America with her husband Captain Allen Francis Gardiner.
  • Copyright
    No known copyright restrictions
  • Last Update
    04 Nov 2022
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