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Letter from Marianne Williams to Marianne Davies, June 27, 1853

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  • Description

    Forwarding to her daughter a parcel containing, the papers read by William Williams before the Committee, three letters from her father Henry Williams, papers relative to 'the abominable assertions of Mr Venn', as well as a broach and a knitted necktie. Furthermore, Marianne writes to her daughter about the domestic and private lives of their friends and family.

    She is particularly concerned with the chest infection suffered by Edward's daughter Mary and two of Mr Burrows children. She was also sad that Jane Williams was leaving her company, "I am making the most of every moment with aunt today tomorrow I must lose her"

  • Other Id

    14493 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-805 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Marianne Williams to Marianne Davies, June 27, 1853
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1853
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    7pp on 1 leaf ; 185mm x 230mm

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

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • Public Access Text

    [Keywords: Correspondence, Colonialism, The Retreat, Cross-written]

  • Last Update
    07 Dec 2023
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