Wilson family : Letters

Date
1845-1871
By
Wilson familyWilson, Peter (Dr), 1791-1863; McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877; Wilson, Helen Ann, 1793?-1871
Reference
MS-Papers-1712
Description

Letters to Sir Donald McLean from Dr Peter Wilson and his wife, Helen Wilson, from Wanganui, 1845-1847 and from New Plymouth, 1847-1871. Letters discuss domestic affairs, problems with the local Maori, politics and land.

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Quantity: 2 folder(s) (34 pieces). 0.02 Linear Metres.

Physical Description: Holographs (photocopies)

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2 folder(s) (34 pieces), 0.02 Linear Metres, Family papers, Manuscripts, Personal correspondence, Photocopies, Holographs (photocopies)
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Manuscript

Correspondence

Date: 21 Dec 1860

From: Wilson family : Letters

Reference: MS-Papers-1712-2-09

Description: Letters from H A Wilson to Sir Donald McLean re loss of property in Maori disturbances Quantity: 1 piece.

Manuscript

Correspondence

Date: 1 Dec 1847?

From: Wilson family : Letters

Reference: MS-Papers-1712-1-18

Description: Letters from P Wilson to Sir Donald McLean Quantity: 1 piece.

Manuscript

Correspondence

Date: 12 Nov 1847

From: Wilson family : Letters

Reference: MS-Papers-1712-1-16

Description: Letters from P Wilson to Sir Donald McLean concerning plans for the journey Quantity: 1 piece.

Manuscript

Correspondence

Date: 16 Aug 1847

From: Wilson family : Letters

Reference: MS-Papers-1712-1-12

Description: Letters from P Wilson to Sir Donald McLean concerning possibility of settling in New Plymouth. Analysis of conflict between Christianity and reality and settlers moving elsewhere. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Correspondence

Date: 22 Oct 1847

From: Wilson family : Letters

Reference: MS-Papers-1712-1-14

Description: Letters from P Wilson to Sir Donald McLean concerning ships, goods and chattels Quantity: 1 piece.

Manuscript

Correspondence

Date: 4 Apr 1859

From: Wilson family : Letters

Reference: MS-Papers-1712-2-04

Description: Letters from H A Wilson to Sir Donald McLean re local family matters Quantity: 1 piece.

Manuscript

Correspondence

Date: 2 Jun 1865

From: Wilson family : Letters

Reference: MS-Papers-1712-2-13

Description: Letters from H A Wilson to Sir Donald McLean re Major Grey to go to Wellington with Sir George Grey. Mentions local personalities. Quantity: 1 piece.

Manuscript

Correspondence

Date: 21 Nov 1847

From: Wilson family : Letters

Reference: MS-Papers-1712-1-17

Description: Letters from P Wilson to Sir Donald McLean concerning lack of food for Maori Quantity: 1 piece.

Manuscript

Correspondence

Date: 19 Dec 1858

From: Wilson family : Letters

Reference: MS-Papers-1712-2-03

Description: Letters from H A Wilson to Sir Donald McLean re wedding of Blanch Hursthouse to Henry Richmond Quantity: 1 piece.

Manuscript

Correspondence

Date: 2 Aug 1864

From: Wilson family : Letters

Reference: MS-Papers-1712-2-12

Description: Letters from H A Wilson to Sir Donald McLean re her stay in Auckland with Sir George Grey at Government House. Quantity: 1 piece.