Catalogue
Catalogue
Object Type
Name/Title
Letter from Jane Williams to Marianne Williams, July 5, 1845
Primary Maker
Date
1845
1783-1963
Physical Description
5pp on 1 leaf ; 226mm x 368mm Folded to 226mm x 185mm.
Language
English
Collection
Level of Current Record
Child
Is Part Of
Public Access Text
Partially cross-written. 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, Land Question, Mrs Colenso, Missionary Wives, Missionary Women, Missionary Families, Northern War, New Zealand Wars]
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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