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Letter from William Williams to Mary Williams (nee Marsh), December 24, 1823

documentary heritage
  • Description

    Williams writes to his mother of the bible society meeting. Dr [Keinkoph] was one of the speakers, however, Williams only reccounts Dr [Keinkoph's] tales from his recent trip to Germany, which were told to Williams at dinner, including his witnessing the extention of the kingdom of Ghent.

    Williams then writes of Edwards (possibly Edward Gerrard Marsh) speech about the many languages of the world, and of Mr Bartlets speech, which illustrated the good accomplished and to be expected.

    On the final page is a note from Jane Nelson. She requests Mrs Williams send her the name of the author or composer of Miss Dahswood's singing book. She also writes of Maria.

  • Other Id

    14923 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-866 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

Images and documents

Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from William Williams to Mary Williams (nee Marsh), December 24, 1823
  • Date
    1823
  • Physical Description

    4pp on 1 leaf ; 226mm x 370mm

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

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • Public Access Text

    Partially cross-written

    [Keywords: Ghent, Berlin, Protestant, Roman Catholic]

  • Last Update
    04 Nov 2022
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