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Letter from Catherine Heathcote to her sister-in-law Jane Williams, 17 October 1833

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  • Description

    Heathcote recounts the current affairs of some of the women who previously attended the girls' school, as well as some of hers and Williams' family and mutual friends, specifically regarding who has married whom. Further, she enquires as to the progress of Williams' book and promises to send her more newspapers and a copy of her prayer book, as well as some dolls for hers and Marianne's daughters.

    Finally, Heathcote asks after two Maori acquaintances of the Williams family, David and Martha Mathews. Southwell, England - letter is partially cross-written on verso.

  • Other Id

    MS-1991-75-218 (Reference Number)

    13752 (Presto content ID)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Catherine Heathcote to her sister-in-law Jane Williams, 17 October 1833
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1833
  • Physical Description

    4pp on 1 leaf ; 318 x 403 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, Personal, Children, Marriage, Husband, Wife, Dublin, Ireland, Pupils, Income, School, Family, Gossip, Miscarriage, Surgeon, Parents, Cambridge, Dolls, Newspapers, Missionary Women]

  • Subject Notes
    Catherine Heathcote (nee Williams) was the fifth daughter of Thomas Williams and Mary Marsh. Catherine ran the girls school at Elmfield House in Southwell started by her mother. She contributed generously to the mission efforts of her brothers giving 700 English pounds toward the building of the Maori boys school at Te Aute and a similar sum for the girls school at Hukarere. [more information: Faith and Farming the legacy of Henry Williams and William Williams. pg. 16]
  • Last Update
    21 Dec 2023
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