MANUSCRIPT
Woon, William (Rev), 1803-1858 : Journal
- Date
- 1830-1859
- By
- Woon, William (Rev), 1803-1858
- Reference
- qMS-2292-2293
- Description
Deals mainly with the years 1830-1853 when Woon was a Wesleyan missionary in Tonga, in the Hokianga area, at Kawhia, Manukau and Heretoa. The journal which concludes with entries by Woon's wife Jane, is especially concerned with Woon's missionary work, domestic matters, his translation of the scriptures into Tongan and Maori, and with their printing. Included are transcripts of some letters sent to the Wesleyan Missionary Society, and reports received on Heke's war
Quantity: 2 volume(s). 0.06 Linear Metres.
Physical Description: Holograph (33 cm; brown buckram, marbled boards, brown calf)
- Additional description
Microfilm copies available in Katherine Mansfield Reading Room. Use MS-Copy-Micro-0244.
Alternative form available: Transcript available at MSDL-1506
Microfilm: MS-Copy-Micro-0244. Photocopy available use fMS-263
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
- Format
- 2 volume(s), 0.06 Linear Metres, Manuscripts, Holograph (33 cm; brown buckram, marbled boards, brown calf)
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