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Letter from Catherine Heathcote to her sister-in-law Jane Williams, October 24, 1835

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  • Description

    Regarding Jane and Williams moves to the Waimate missionary station from Paihia and Catherine's pleasure in hearing of the success of the mission work thus far. Excerpt from the text reads: The natives seem to be making rapid advances of which the best proof is the 50 natives with whom you received the sacrament on your going to Waimate" Further, Catherine details for Jane the current affairs of their shared friends, family, and former pupils in Southwell.

  • Other Id

    13755 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-221 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Catherine Heathcote to her sister-in-law Jane Williams, October 24, 1835
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1835
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    4pp on 1 Leaf ; 319mm x 404mm

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

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • Public Access Text

    Southwell, England

    [Keywords: Correspondence, Letter, School, Gifts, Missionary, Ship, Personal, Gossip, Marriage, Children, Scholars, Health, Widow]

  • 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
    07 Jul 2023
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