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Letters to Emma: Early Oamaru through the eyes of the Sumpter family (in English)
Richard Davies
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Fiona McPherson
(Author)
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Wayz Press
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Letters to Emma: Early Oamaru through the eyes of the Sumpter family (in English) - Davies, Richard ; McPherson, Fiona
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Synopsis "Letters to Emma: Early Oamaru through the eyes of the Sumpter family (in English)"
The 'black 1880s' were a hard time for many in New Zealand, and this was felt across the board - for young men struggling to establish themselves and established 'patriarchs' alike.Such a patriarch was George Sumpter, prominent citizen of Oamaru, sometime-Mayor, Provincial Representative, father of ten, and general wheeler-dealer. And such a young man was Richard Davies, a Welsh immigrant who came to work for George and fell in love with George's first-born child. Richard had to prove his ability to support George's much-beloved daughter, and so he was sent to ply his trade (auctioneer) in Rakaia. From this separation, and later, the separation of Emma from her parents and many siblings, we are fortunate to have a great deal of correspondence that has been kept in the family.These letters paint a picture of business and life in New Zealand in these difficult times.
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