Catalogue
Catalogue
Object Type
Name/Title
Letter from Mr and Mrs Heathcote to William Williams, November 9, 1831
Primary Maker
Date
1881
1783-1963
Physical Description
4pp on 1 Leaf ; 226mm x 369mm
Language
English
Collection
Level of Current Record
Child
Is Part Of
Public Access Text
[Keywords: Correspondence, Letter, Health, Death, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Brother, reform, Politics, Burning, Arson, Duke of New Castle, Parliament, King George IV, Missionary Women]
Subject Notes
Catherine Heathcote (nee Williams) was the fifth daughter of Thomas Williams and Mary Marsh. Much of what we know about her life and contributions comes from correspondence with her brothers in New Zealand Henry Williams and William Williams. 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 Dec 2023
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