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Letter from Jane Williams to Marianne Williams, July 5, 1845

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  • Description

    Reporting that the Emma had delivered her two letters dated April 15 and May 20, alongside two notes from Marianne's husband Henry Williams. These letters were concerning the conflict in the North as well as the allegations brought against Henry Williams by the Governor. Jane writes that her husband William had intended to write to the Governor before he received a letter from him to Henry. Williams forwarded that letter to Mr Kissling and Octavius Hadfield.

    Jane goes on to invite Marianne's daughters to come to Turanga, despite the possibility of Mrs Colenso staying with them during her confinement.

  • Other Id

    14424 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-735 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Jane Williams to Marianne Williams, July 5, 1845
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1845
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    5pp on 1 leaf ; 226mm x 368mm Folded to 226mm x 185mm.

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

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • 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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