Diary and letters

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Creator

Telford, John, d.1858.

Title

Diary and letters, 1840-1856 (inclusive) [microform].

Physical Description

Manuscripts

Language

English

Notes

Documents were originally part of the Church Missionary Society archives, before their acquisition by K. A. Webster.

Microfilm. Wellington, New Zealand : National Library of New Zealand, 2003- 1 reel ; 35 mm.

Alexander Turnbull Library.

Biographical / Historical Note

Printer. Spent time at St. John's College, Auckland in 1840-1850s. Death date from CMS Archives.

Summary

Letters comprise reports to Church Missionary Society on printing press at Paihia 1843-1847, with comments on state of district; Rev. H. Venn's draft letters regarding Telford's possible employment as catechist; diary covers day to day activities at St. John's College, Auckland, with comment on mission work and Maori customs; includes account of an excursion to Waiheke Island. Includes report by William Colenso.

Format

Archives or Manuscripts / Microforms

Added to Catalog

January 14, 2004

Subjects

Venn, Henry, 1796-1873.

Colenso, W. (William), 1811-1899.

College of St. John the Evangelist (Auckland, N.Z.)

Church Missionary Society.

Printing.

Missions > New Zealand > Auckland.

Anglican Communion > Missions > New Zealand.