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Letter from Mary Williams to Henry Williams, October 6, 1824

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  • Description

    Mrs Williams writes of her son's departure for New Zealand, an event which she was shocked came about before she had received one final letter from him. She contemplates their growing separation and writes "That we no longer inhabit the same quarter of the globe, that you are getting every day further from me, that we are never likely to meet again in this world, are painful reflections.

    " Mrs Williams goes on to write of her school house, her finances, and of how her every day was crowded with blessings. Mrs Williams also shares with Henry the recent activities of her daily life, as well as news from their friends and family at Hampstead.

  • Other Id

    14505 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-817 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Mary Williams to Henry Williams, October 6, 1824
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1824
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    8pp on 2 leaves ; 260mm x 210mm

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

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • Public Access Text

    Addressed: Reverend Henry Wlliams at the Rev. S Marden's, Paramatta, New South Wales. Red wax seal.

    [Keywords: Correspondence, Colonialism, Kate]

  • Last Update
    07 Jul 2023
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