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Statter, Martha (1799-1863) sister of William Whewell
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Extracts from letters and diaries of William Whewell, with his MS poem, "On receiving a chain of Hair"
Extracts from letters and diaries of William Whewell, with his MS poem, "On receiving a chain of Hair"
Add. MS a/301/2-3 · Item · 1841, [18--]
Part of Additional Manuscripts a

Bound volume of extracts of William Whewell's letters to his family and perhaps his own diaries, dating from 1812-1839 with the bulk of the material dated 1812-1821. The extracts, which form a narrative of Whewell's activities for this period, are written in an unidentified hand and quote letters to his father John Whewell, aunt Alice Lyon, and sisters Elizabeth, Martha, and Ann Whewell. These extracts are continued by short summaries of Whewell's activities in the years from 1821 to 1839, possibly drawn from diaries, but not identified as such. Accompanied by a poem signed W. W., written on his engagement to Cordelia Marshall.

 Whewell, William (1794-1866), college head and writer on the history and philosophy of science
Letter from William Whewell to Ann Whewell
Add. MS c/193/25 · Item · 27 Jan. 1863
Part of Additional Manuscripts c

If he does not hear from her, he presumes she will not be hurt if he does not attend the funeral of his sister (Martha Statter). He has enclosed 25 pounds 'to give the children something for mourning'.
Letter from William Whewell to Ann Whewell
Add. MS c/193/26 · Item · 27 Feb. 1863
Part of Additional Manuscripts c

He did not realise it had been 'so long since they had met on that solemn occasion' . He thinks it would be 'very interesting' to have copies of Martha's verses circulated among her close friends. He would help Ann to prepare it for the press if she wanted. He is 'looking forward to the marriage of his pupil the Prince of Wales'.
Letter from William Whewell to Ann Whewell
Add. MS c/193/27 · Item · 24 Mar. 1863
Part of Additional Manuscripts c

He has read 'with pleasure' his sister's (Martha Statter) verses - 'all very feeling'. He has had one page set up by a Cambridge press to show what it will look like when printed. If she likes it he will have them all 'put in type in the same form'.
Miscellaneous verses not in Whewell's hand
R./18.15/4 · Item · [19th cent.]
Part of Manuscripts in Wren Class R

Accompanied by a list by Isaac Todhunter of poetry not in Whewell's handwriting or not identified as written by him. Includes printed poems, a clipping headed "For the Lancaster Gazette. Melancholy", another poem tentatively identified by Todhunter as by Martha Statter, beginning "We wish thee joy as pure and bright", a poem headed "Darwin on Species", with other poems, and riddles, including a rhyming "Imaginary conversation between a Freshman & Messrs. Herschell & Whewell". Two of the riddles carry later initials in pencil C. W., Cordelia Whewell? A copy of a poem by Jakob Lenz, "Die Liebe auf dem Lande" may have originally accompanied a letter from Eduard Wilke dated 31 Mar. 1853 [Add.MS.a.81/415].