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Letter from Jane Williams to Catherine Heathcote, December 26, 1845

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  • Description

    Writing of Williams two month journey Southward to Wellington [where he stayed with Mr and Mrs Hill] and Waikanae to Mr Hadfield's station. Jane goes on to write of the Bishop Selwyn, who had been holding confirmations along the east coast. She writes that her son Sydney (Thomas) had imbibed an erroneous impression of him due to his exposure to Wesleyan ideas.

    She writes of her family accompanying William to Auckland for the Syndicate meeting, as well as her nephew Samuels ordination and wedding. She shares that Samuel had not been received by the Church Missionary Society, but that he was held in high esteem by the Bishop, who had placed him in charge of the Maori Boys school in connection with St John's College. Leonard Williams, now 15, is also mentioned in connection with the College. Jane and William hoped he would gain employment at the school.

  • Other Id

    14426 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-737 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

Images and documents

Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Jane Williams to Catherine Heathcote, December 26, 1845
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1845
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    8pp on 1 leaf ; 227mm x 369mm Folded to 227mm x 185mm.

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

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • Public Access Text

    cross-written

    [Keywords: Correspondence, Colonialism, Missionary Wives, Missionary Women, Missionary Families, Vinenard, Schools]

  • 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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