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Letter from Catherine Heathcote to Edward Marsh Williams, December 26, 1840

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  • Description

    Requesting that Edward send her a sketch or drawing of his habitation with groups of figures so that she had an idea for the scene in New Zealand. Catherine writes of a pupil of hers suffering from Scarlet Fever, while also mentioning her church appointing new Vicars and Clergyman. She writes of her nephew Chappell Batcheler becoming the organist, and of Bible Society and Church Missionary Society meetings.

    Catherine also exclaims her delight at a national school being built in Southwell. Finally, she asks Edward how he thinks settler wives are managing and if he had heard of Elizabeth Gardiner.

  • Other Id

    13763 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-229 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

Images and documents

Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Catherine Heathcote to Edward Marsh Williams, December 26, 1840
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1840
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    4pp on 1 Leaf ; 230mm x 376mm Folded to 230mm x 188mm

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

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • Public Access Text

    Front page cut in half, because Catherine references the view of the Collegiate Church and the Ruins of the Archbishops Palace, it is likely that a printed etching [as on MS-91-75-227] was previously included with this letter.

    [Keywords: Family, Nephew, Aunt, Health, Cousin, Career, Clergy, Vicar, Church]

  • 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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