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Letter from Archdeacon Henry Williams to the Church Missionary Society, October 12, 1847

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  • Description

    Regarding his harsh treatment upon his visit to Auckland, caused by public perception of the Land Question due to correspondence published by the Southern Cross on Saturday September 25, 1847. Williams goes on to discuss Governor Grey's proceedings in the Bay of Islands, where he endeavoured to excite Maori against Missionaries.

  • Other Id

    14241 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-552 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Archdeacon Henry Williams to the Church Missionary Society, October 12, 1847
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1847
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    3pp on 2 leaves ; 321mm x 395mm Folded to 321mm x 198mm.

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

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • Public Access Text

    The Land Question relates to Governor Grey's accusation that the cause of the Northern War in New Zealand was the missionaries purchase of land.

    [Keywords: Correspondence, Colonialism, Property, Ownership, Deeds, Parent Committee, Governor, Government, Settlers, Clergymen]

  • Last Update
    07 Jul 2023
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