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Letter from Marianne Williams to Samuel Williams, March 23, 1845

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  • Description

    Regarding the aftermath of the Battle of Kororareka. Marianne writes of the meeting of a war council, of Pomare preventing Kawitis waka from landing, and that they expected there to be a battle between Hone Heke and Tamati Waka Nene. Marianne goes on to write of the Easter services put on by her husband Henry Williams, that were attended by Pomare who had come to excuse his plundering and double dealing.

    She also writes a brief line on the allegations of treason brought against Henry Williams. Finally, she asks her son to pass on the news to all who show interest in their family, and writes of an enclosed a note for Samuel from Mr Burrows.

  • Other Id

    14457 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-769 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Marianne Williams to Samuel Williams, March 23, 1845
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1845
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    4pp on 1 leaf ; 240mm x 380mm

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

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • Public Access Text

    [Keywords: Correspondence, Colonialism, Northern War]

  • Last Update
    07 Jul 2023
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