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Letter from Governor George Grey to Reverend H. [Henry] Venn, 28 May 1850

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  • Description

    Typescript copy. Contains Governor Grey's reaction to the Church Missionary Society's dismissal of Archdeacon Henry Williams, for his decision to maintain his land holdings for the benefit of his family. Grey writes of a baptismal ceremony for a dying chief. He also writes of a draft of the Constitution (not physically included) for the Church of England in New Zealand.

    Finally he introduces the prospect of a Native School in New Zealand and asks that the provision of costs for such an effort be considered.

  • Other Id

    13737 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-203 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Governor George Grey to Reverend H. [Henry] Venn, 28 May 1850
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1850
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    2pp on 2 Leaves ; 265 mm x 204 mm

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

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • Public Access Text

    Government House. Mr and Mrs Kippling are suggested as the Missionaries to be in charge of the school.

    [Keywords: Correspondence, Dismissal, Title, Land, Ceremony, Baptism, Funding]

  • Subject Notes
    Sir George Grey (1812-1898) was appointed Governor to New Zealand in 1845. Throughout his career he faced dwindling government funds and feuding amongst settlers and Maori, primarily over land. Following his first term, he was anointed a Knight Commander of the Order of Bath
  • Last Update
    07 Jul 2023
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