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Letter from Jane Williams to Catherine Heathcote, July 5, 1848

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  • Description

    Regarding the parcel sent to New Zealand from Mrs Marianne Brown, and Leonard Williams passage to England. Jane writes of her relief that Leonard was able to make the journey, given that the Bishop's College at Auckland had continued its downward trajectory. She goes on to write of the Bishops recent travels to Fiji and southward to the various settlements, and of the gloomy and perplexing state of his affairs.

  • Other Id

    14433 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-744 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Jane Williams to Catherine Heathcote, July 5, 1848
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1848
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    7pp on 1 leaf ; 191mm x 239mm Folded to 191mm x 120mm.

  • 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, Turanga, Hutton]

  • 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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