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Letter from Marianne Davies to Henry Williams Jnr, July 16, 1895

documentary heritage
  • Description

    Updating her brother on the health and circumstances of various friends and family members. She also thanks him for sending a cheque and mentions looking forward to seeing him on his trip to Wellington.

  • Other Id

    13706 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-172 (Reference Number)

  • Department

Images and documents

Catalogue

  • Object Type
  • Name/Title
    Letter from Marianne Davies to Henry Williams Jnr, July 16, 1895
  • Primary Maker
  • Date
    1895
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    4pp on 1 Leaf ; 180mm x 228mm

  • Language
    English
  • Collection
  • Level of Current Record
    Child
  • Is Part Of
  • Public Access Text

    Roslyn Road

    [Keywords: Correspondence, Letter, Brother, Sister, Health, Station, Missionary Wives]

  • Subject Notes
    Marianne Davies (nee Williams 1820-1919) was the first daughter and second child of Henry and Marianne Williams. She married Christopher Pearson Davies in 1843, a surgeon who would assist her family in their missionary work throughout New Zealand. The couple were primarily stationed in Opotiki, where they assisted in the elementary and infant schools. Later they moved to Paihia where Christopher continued his work as a doctor
  • Last Update
    07 Jul 2023
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