Daniel, Josephine Dalziel, 1893-1975 : Reese family letters

Consists of 7 letters, transcripts of these letters and a genealogical table of the Reese/Dalziel family showing the relationships of people mentioned in the letters. Five of the letters are written by Anne Dawson (Reese). Letters dated June 1866, May 1884, July 1884 and Dec 1888 are to her parents and one dated Jan 1888 to her sister Marion (?). The letter by Anne Dawson dated July 1884 includes a note from her husband Joseph Dawson. Of the other two letters one is written by Maggie Dalziel Reese to her aunt Anne Dawson, dated Jan 1885. The final letter in this collection was probably written by Marion Reese to her niece Josephine Dalziel Daniel (Dawson). The date and authorship of this letter is based on internal evidence as there is only a fragment of the letter.

All the letters are primarily about family affairs and happenings in the local district. Joseph Dawson's note is concerned with the electioneering in which he was involved on behalf of Mr McCardle. Anne's brother Daniel Reese was subsequently elected to a Christchurch seat.

Accompanying material - Accompanied by a list and background information concerning the collection.

Source of title - supplied title

The Reese family came to Canterbury individually and in groups from 1862 to 1867. The eldest son, Daniel, arrived first. He was followed in 1864 by the two eldest of his sisters, Jean Russell and Anne. In 1866 the parents, Thomas and Jean Reese arrived with their two remaining daughters, Marion and Mary. Alexander, the other son, arrived in 1867. Daniel developed a building business in Christchurch and remained there. He served in the House of Representatives 1884-1887. The remaining children all moved to the North Island, particularly to the Wairarapa and Rangitikei.

Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Physical Description: Mss, typescript and holograph transcripts

Provenance: Donor is grandson of Josephine Dalziel Daniel (Dawson)

Several of the letters are in fragile condition, one is in several parts, having torn along the fold lines.