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Letter from Jane Williams to Catherine Heathcote, August 10, 1843

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  • Description

    Janes writes of the shared distress felt amongst people in Port Nicholson, Auckland, the Bay of Islands, and Hokianga owing to the 'conduct of [the] extraordinary government, which [had] not yet done anything to benefit either natives or Europeans.

    ' In a second instalment dated August 19, 1843, Jane writes of William accompanying the Bishop on his travels throughout his diocese, which incorporated Port Nicholson, Nelson, Taranaki, Wanganui, Taupo, Wairoa, Turanga, Waiapu, East Cape, Bay of Plenty, Opotiki, Tauranga, Rotorua, Thames, and the Bay of Islands. Finally, she writes of Marianne's failing health and ponders how they could manage the English Girls School.

    Cross-written.

  • Other Id

    14415 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-726 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Jane Williams to Catherine Heathcote, August 10, 1843
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1843
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    8pp on 1 leaf ; 225mm x 374mm Folded to 225mm x 187mm.

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

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • Public Access Text

    [Keywords: Correspondence, Colonialism, Missionary Women, Missionary Wives, Missionary Schools, Land Settlement, Land Grants]

  • Subject Notes
    Jane Williams (nee Nelson 1801-1896) was the wife of William Williams, and a force for Missionary work in her own right. Trained as a school teacher, she taught Maori women and girls the art of domestic 'English' life. During her husbands frequent absences, Jane managed the day to day running of their mission. She is remembered as a bright, intelligent, courageous and cheerful soul.
    [Further reading: Faith and Farming: The legacy of Henry Williams and William Williams. pg. 275]
  • Last Update
    07 Dec 2023
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