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Letter from Catherine Heathcote to William Williams, April 21, 1842

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  • Description

    Congratulating William on the birth of his daughter Lydia Catherine (Kate) Williams. Catherine briefly writes of a printed circular she has sent with her letter concerning the ongoing Missionary effort in Southwell. Finally, she gives an account of the domestic and private lives of their shared friends and family, including marriages, deaths, and births.

  • Other Id

    13766 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-232 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Catherine Heathcote to William Williams, April 21, 1842
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1842
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    5pp on 2 Leaves ; 192mm x 243mm Folded to 192mm x 122mm

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

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • Public Access Text

    Southwell, England

    [Keywords: Brother, Sister, Daughter, Sermon, Governess, Browne, Faulkner, Beeker, Winton]

  • 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]
  • Copyright
    No known copyright restrictions
  • Last Update
    07 Jul 2023
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