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Letter from Lydia Marsh to her sister-in-law Jane Williams (nee Nelson), February 21, 1832

documentary heritage
  • Kupu whakaahua

    Regarding gifts sent to New Zealand, and the recent passing of their mother Mary Williams (nee Marsh). Lydia goes on to describe the personal and domestic lives of their shared friends and family in England. Including their health, living situations, and marriages. Hampstead.

  • Tohu Tuakiri Kē

    13810 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-276 (Reference Number)

  • Wāhanga

Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga

Rārangi

  • Momo Taonga
  • Ingoa/Taitara
    Letter from Lydia Marsh to her sister-in-law Jane Williams (nee Nelson), February 21, 1832
  • Kaiwaihanga Matua
  • 1832
    1783-1963
  • Whakaahuatanga ā-Kiko

    4pp on 1 Leaf ; 226mm x 370mm Folded to 226mm x 185mm

  • Reo
    English
  • Kohinga
  • Taumata o te Mauhanga o Nāianei
    Child
  • He Wāhi Nō
  • Kuputuhi e Wātea Tūmatanui ana

    [Keywords: Correspondence, Death, Mother, Sisters, Daughters, Southwell, Children, Missionary Women]

  • Lydia Marsh (nee Williams - 1788-1859) was the daughter of Thomas Williams and Mary Marsh. In 1813, she married Edward Gerrard Marsh, who is said to have been the spiritual adviser of the Williams Family.
    [Further reading: Faith and Farming: The Legacy of Henry Williams and William Williams, pg. 15 ; Williams and Marsh family papers, 1989 - 2003. Auckland War Memorial Museum Library. MS-200-/66.]
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    07 Jul 2023
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