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Thomas Conway letter

 Collection
Identifier: CCL Archive 0951

Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter rom Thomas Conway of West Eyreton, Canterbury to his cousin dated December 27, 1896. In this letter he writes about the drought and difficult farming conditions in the Cust district, the difficulty in obtaining reliable workers, the cost of supplies, and his family.

Also includes 2 identical photographs of Ebenezer Conway's third child. Thomas was Ebenezer's brother. Photograph taken by J.G. Lamb, Christchurch.

Dates

  • Creation: 1896

Creator

Extent

1 Folders

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

Shelf TU I 3d, Tūranga, Tuakiri floor, ANZC Archives

Arch 950-954 in one box

Title
Thomas Conway letter
Description rules
International Standard for Archival Description - General
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection Repository

Contact:
Tūranga
60 Cathedral Square
Central City
Christchurch Canterbury 8011 New Zealand