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Letter from Marianne Williams to Jane Williams March 19, 1845

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  • Description

    Expressing her gratitude for Janes letters, which she described as 'a gleam of comfort.' Marianne writes of the Battle of Kororareka, and describes her fear that her family would be excluded from communication now that their township had been plundered and burnt. She writes of Te Ruki Kawiti, and of the Bishop Selwyn, of Captain Wright's cottage, and of the almost constant fires since the siege.

    Marianne writes of the charges of treason brought against her husband Henry Williams by Lord Philpott. Finally, she mentions the augmentation of reports on how many people were killed in the battles, and writes that to her knowledge around 700 to 1000 Maori were engaged, and between 30 and 40 were killed.

  • Other Id

    14454 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-766 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

Images and documents

Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Marianne Williams to Jane Williams March 19, 1845
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1845
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    4pp on 1 leaf ; 234mm x 372mm.

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

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • Public Access Text

    [Keywords: Correspondence, Colonialism, Flying Fish, Hinkstones]

  • 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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