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Letter from Jane Williams to Catherine Heathcote, October 13, 1856

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  • Description

    [Dear little Freddy's birthday]. Thanking Catherine for her continued correspondence. Jane writes of Williams absence to Waiapu and his Rheumatic affliction of the left knee. She writes of her son Leonard Williams, who was expected to receive priests orders at Christmas. She writes her daughter Marianne's education, and the decision to send her to Jane Williams for instruction.

    She goes on to write of her grandchildren, Frederick Wanklyn Williams and Emily Jane Williams, the children of Leonard Williams and Sarah Wanklyn. [unfinished/without final page]

  • Other Id

    14440 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-751 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Jane Williams to Catherine Heathcote, October 13, 1856
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1856
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    8pp on 2 leaves ; 201mm x 254mm Folded to 201mm x 127mm.

  • 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 Wives, Missionary Women, Missionary Families, Turanga, Missionary Schools, Education]

  • 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 Jul 2023
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