Australian historical Colonial documents

Maurelle's Route in South-Western Pacific, 1781

La Perouse 'Carte D'Une Partie Du Grand Ocean a l'E. et S.E. de la Nouvelle Guinee pour l'intelligence du Voyage de la Fregate Espagnole la Princesa commandee par D. Franco. Antonio Maurelle. en 1781.', [Paris, 1797], from the 'Atlas du Voyage de la…

1852 Victorian Land Grant for Footscray Town Lot

An 1852 Victorian land Grant by purchase, February 1852 land grant to Robert McEWIN of a town lot in the town of Footscray, signed and sealed by the Lieutenant Governor, Charles Latrobe. (the price of £14/-/- is detailed in manuscript and the exact…

William Cox's Lease for Forty Acres in Mulgrave Place

[William Cox, 1764 (Dorset) - 1837 (Windsor, NSW): Explorer, roadmaker, builder & grazier], A lease dated February 1837 between 'William Cox of Fairfield Windsor' and James Upton 'of Cornwallis Windsor' for 'Forty Acres..lately in the occupation of John…

Convict John Pittman Acquires Land in Kurrajong District

John Matthew Pitman (Pittman), One of 200 Convicts Transported On the Surrey, January 1814, Acquires Land in the Kurrajong District. Sentenced to death for horse stealing, Pitman's sentence was commuted to transportation for life and he arrived in New…

Land Grant to James Aitken in Van Diemen's Land

Van Diemans Land, Land Grant signed John Franklin, 640 acres to James Aitken

WA Goldfields Miner Rights: 3 Historical Documents

Three Western Australian goldfields miners Rights i) 1906 Kalgoorlie, issued to George J Lambert 10.5 x 19.5 cm ii) 1897 Coolgardie, issued to Fred Harris 11 x 19.5 cm iii) 1895 Coolgardie, issued to Francis Mehrten 11.2 x 18.8 cm

Australia's Discovery: Before Cook's Arrival

Collingridge, George: the Discovery of Australia, a Critical, Documentary and historical Investigation, Concerning the priority of Discovery in Australia by Europeans before the arrival of Lieut. James Cook, in the Endeavour, in the year 1770

Delay in Excavation at New Wharf - 1835 Tasmania

Early Tasmanian colonial hand written document relating to a delay in the excavation at the new wharf signed John Montague, Colonial Secretary (Hobart Town), 16th March 1835)

First Australian Census 1828: Illustrated and Bound

New South Wales: 'Census of New South Wales - November 1828' (the first Australian census), published by library of Australian history (Sydney,1980), 479pp in large quarto including 5 illustrations, 10 facsimile documents and 2 full page maps, clothbound…

19th Century Wrought Iron Electric Wall Sconces with Shades

A pair of wrought iron wall sconces with parchment shades, fitted for electricity, possibly English, late 19th century. 75 cm high

Gallipoli Landing: Rare Uncensored Account

Gallipoli Letter: Rare first hand account of the Gallipoli landing by a wounded soldier sent from Helaman Convalescent Hospital (Al Royal or Grand Hotel) 11th June 1915. Seven typed pages (one double sided). Note this account was hand delivered &…

Moore Park Estate Land Sale in Perth, 1889

Moore Park Estate, City of Perth, Western Australia land sale newspaper advert the town and country Journal, Feb 23, 1889 shows subdivisions bounded along ivy Street, Mabel Street, bounded by Barker Road and Bagot Road, 27 x 19.5 cm

Victoria's Ballarat Goldfields Miner's Rights (1894-1896)

Miner's Right: Two for the Colony of Victoria, Ballarat goldfields, circa 1894 and 1896

William Cox: Explorer, Roadmaker, Builder, and Grazier

[William Cox, 1764 (Dorset) - 1837 (Windsor, NSW): Explorer, roadmaker, builder & grazier], A lease dated August 1833 between 'William Cox of Clarendon' and John Forrester for 'Five acres of Land at the Cornwallis' which was in the District of Windsor,…

Historic Australian Colonial Land Grants, 1820-1842

Four important and historical Australian Colonial Land Grants, three for Daniel Cooper and Solomon Levey, c.1820-1842, including a grant for 1130 acres, Parish of Alexandria (including a mention purchase from John Piper, some signed by Bourke, and one…

Tasmanian Documents on John Taylor of Winton

Early Tasmanian documents relating to John Taylor, 'Winton' (66 items)

Visit to Australian Colonies, 1843

James Backhouse 'A narrative of a Visit to the Australian Colonies' 1843 first edition (without the Derwent plate)

Australian Aboriginal Artifacts: Classification and Exploration

Australian Aborigines: 'Australian Aboriginal stone implements. A Suggested Classification.' by Kenyon & Stirling [1901]; 'Guide to the Australian Ethnographical collection in the National Museum of Victoria' by Baldwin Spencer [1914]; 'Narrative of an…

Islamic Formal Documents in Framed Display

Two Islamic framed formal documents. 80 x 57 cm and 80 x 39 cm (inclusive of frame)

Convict Transportation Document (1823)

Early document relating to convicts & Transportation to the Colonies (1823)

Sir Joseph Cook's Signature on Legal Document Fragment

Sir Joseph Cook (1860-1947, 6th Prime Minister of Australia), fine pen signature on large piece cut from a legal document.

London Chronicle: Barrington Trial, Wentworth & Slave Revolt

George Barrington & D'Arcy Wentworth: the London Chronicle, December 8-10, 1789: This edition contains a lengthy and detailed report on Barrington's trial at the Old Bailey, also, a further mention of the notorious D'Arcy Wentworth. Also, a report on a…

NSW Electors' Lists, 1850s

Three Colonial NSW Electors' Lists, c1850s. Manuscript list of Electors Burrough of Penrith NSW 1857-1858. Dated at Penrith 27th June, 1857 by the Chief Constable & Collector; manuscript list of Electors Burrough of Liverpool NSW 1857-1858; & manuscript…

Australian Colonial Documents (or) Early Colonial Papers

Four Australian Colonial documents. Early printed Indenture,1824. Thomas Campbell at Wilberforce. Enclosed in Mylar; sale plan of Windsor, c1820. Enclosed in Mylar; small Grant of 60 acres to John Francis at Kurrajong 22nd April, 1831. Signed by Colonial…

Early 1839 Hobart Gazette: Land Grants, Tickets of Leave

The Hobart town Gazette Friday, July 12, 1839 No.1206. A fascinating early news paper showing land grants of the day, there size and location and whom they were granted, ticket of Leave listings, court listings and the general administration of the Colony…

Federation Celebration Invitation and Thank You Letter

Federation Australian Commonwealth Celebration Government of Victoria illuminated invitation to Mr Arthur Parker and Lady, Tuesday 7th of May, 1901 (21 x 28 cm). Together with an associated thank you letter from the Government of Victoria, 18th Sept. 1899…

Albert Edward Prince of Wales Signed Portrait with Cypher

Albert Edward Prince of Wales (Heir Apparent): framed and glazed image (12 x 17 cm) of the future King Edward VII, signature on piece below with mss 'Yours very sincerely/Albert Edward', Royal cypher alongside, overall 32 x 38 cm.

Tasmanian Documents: John Taylor & Rabbit Board (35 items)

Early Tasmanian documents relating to John Taylor 'Winton' & Campbell Town rabbit board (35 items)

A Chart of the Three Harbours of Botany Bay, Port Jackson & Broken Bay, Shewing the Ground Cultivated by the Colonists... Neapean &c, handcoloured engraved chart published by Mackenzie & Dent (1818 Newcastle upon Tyne), good condition, mounted & framed,…

WA Historical Books: 1898-1924

Books 3 Vol.: Western Australian historical Interest i) Western Australian year book for 1898 - 1899 Eleventh edition, by Malcolm A. C. Fraser Published Perth 1900 ii) Western Australian year book for 1902 - 1904 Thirteenth edition, by Malcolm A. C.…

Botany Bay: Founding of Sydney Cove

1789 London Chronicle, including 1788 letter from Botany Bay. An extract 'We Landed At Sydney Cove (So called by the Governor) Where We Have fixed Our Residence and Laid a Foundation for a Colony'

English Electric Co. Tender for Sydney Harbour Bridge (1924)

'Tender of the The English Electric Company of Australia Limited for Sydney Harbour Bridge 1924' (Sydney, 1924), black boards, with colour frontispiece.

Journal of Residence in New Zealand

Richard A. Cruise 'Journal of a Ten Months' Residence in New Zealand, pub. Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme and Brown, London (1823), 1st ed, 3/4 morocco with marbled boards, 8vo (22 cm), iv, 321p, marbled edges, colour frontis of Tetoro, Chief of New…

Royal Decree of King Charles I, 1640

A Royal Decree of King Charles I, dated 27 September 1640, signed by Carleton in Dublin, manuscript on vellum, with a broken great seal of the Realm attached by rope. 28 x 63 cm

[Van Diemen's Land] seals of the Colony with the original signatures of Lieutenant-Governors John Franklin & William Denison on the lower sections cut from two ticket-of-leave documents; dated 14th July 1841 and 18th September 1847 respectively. (2

Electoral History: Penrith Borough Lists 1857-1858

[New South Wales - Electoral History] 'Lists of Electors for that Portion of the Electoral District of the Cumberland Boroughs being the Borough of Penrith in the Police District of Penrith for the years 1857 & 1858' each page bearing a hand-stamped oval…

Southern Sky Planisphere from Melbourne Observatory (1881)

Celestial Map: 'Planisphere Of The Southern Sky' Constructed at the Melbourne Observatory; printed by John Ferres, Government Printer, Melbourne for the Government of Tasmania. Special edition for the Board of Education Tasmania, engraved by William…

Cook Family Ephemera Collection

Cook family ephemera: an untidy accumulation including a 1921 newspaper article regarding the marriage of Annette Margaret Cook to Lieutenant William King; 1924 notices re the marriage of Winifred Cook; a 1925 Christmas card from Sir Joseph & lady Cook; a…

Doulton & Co. at 1900 Paris Exposition

Doulton & Co. & the 1900 Paris Exposition, Doulton & Co. Limited: A Description of their Works and Manufactures: London 1900, With a description of their Exhibits at Paris, 1900. [Lambeth Pottery, London] 56pp with photo plates. An extremely rare…

The Will of Paul Randall, Innkeeper of The Black Horse Inn

The Will of Paul Randall, February 25th,1832, probably in Randall's own hand & signed by him, with witnesses' signatures. Randall had been granted the licence of an inn at Richmond in 1819. The inn was called the Black Horse Prince but it was commonly…

Catherine McIntosh's Troubled Journey of Conviction and Pardon

Catherine McINTOSH Had A Drinking Problem: The single page manuscript record of transported convict, Catherine McIntosh, who had arrived in Van Diemen's Land in September 1842 aboard 'Royal Admiral', transported for 10 Years following her conviction at…

Eliza McILVEENE: Prostitute, Murderer, and Transported for Life

A Prostitute & Murderer Transported For Life: The convict record of Eliza McILVEENE, who (apparently) arrived in Van Diemen's Land aboard 'Mexborough' in December 1841; transported for life, having had her death sentence for murdering a fellow prostitute,…

The Troubled Life of Bridget Magahan

Bridget Magahan had a bad temper and liked a drink: Magahan's Convict Record indicates that, following her trial at Middlesex in May 1827, where she was found guilty of larceny, Magahan was sentenced to be transported for 7 years, arriving in Van Diemen's…

Pardon and Insurance Documents from 1840-1843

Australian convict letter of pardon, dated Whitehall August 1843, granting pardon to John Scutts providing his behaviour is satisfactory to the Governor of New South Walessigned H Manners Sutton and a fire Insurance document dated 1840 (2)

Shelves of Literary Treasures

Four shelves of books, including authors H.E. Bates, Edith Sitwell and five volumes of 'The diary of Samuel Pepys'

Inheritance Claim of Transported Convict in Van Diemen's Land

Transportation and Inheritance. An 1838-40 correspondence (2 autograph letters signed, 4 draft letters, 1 document signed), largely between Henry Meredith and John Foster, 10 pages total; Birmingham and Potter Heigham, proving the claim of John Barber, a…

Wollen Creek Gold Mine Archive

Gold Mining Archive: 'Wollen Creek' Mount Egerton Victoria. With hand written historical Account of the mine c1895. Also includes Prospectus of the 'Black Creek Gold Mining Company', news clippings & hand drawn maps. 9 items

Tasmanian documents on James Malcalachan 'Ballochmyle' (95 items)

Early Tasmanian documents relating to James Malcalachan 'Ballochmyle' (95 items)

Queensland North-East Coast Expedition and Botanic Garden Report

[Dalrymple, George Elphinstone]. Narrative and reports of the Queensland North-East Coast Expedition, 1873. With, Hill, Walter. Report on the Brisbane Botanic Garden. Brisbane, 1874. Two Queensland Parliamentary Papers, small folio, pp. 54 with large…

Deaths and Distress in Second Fleet Arrival

Second Fleet & Deaths En Route: the London Chronicle, July 14-16 and August 4-6, 1791: The earlier edition carries a report on the arrival of the Neptune, the Scarborough and Surprize at Botany Bay [June 1790]. 'The convicts were very sickly, of whom 270…

Botany Bay: Dutch Ship Report and Native Inhabitants' Plight

Botany Bay & the Native Inhabitants: the London Chronicle, September 3-5, 1789: This edition contains two fascinating entries, the first being news carried by a Dutch ship, recently arrived from China, having met a ship from Port Jackson while en route at…

First Fleet's Golden Grove: Fastest Return Journey to England

First Fleet & Botany Bay: the London Chronicle, June 2-4, 1789: This edition includes an 'Extract of a Letter from Botany Bay, received by the Golden Grove Transport, Captain Sharp, now at Corke. The Governor's commission....had so little effect on the…

Pardoned Convict William Hayter's Documents, 1836

A van Diemen's Land convict Pardon 1836 William Hayter arrived at Hobart 1831 by the ship Eliza His offence was rioting with a seven year sentence and was pardoned 3rd February 1836 with two framed typed documents 30 x 32 cm

PM Stanley Bruce Corresponds with Hugh Ward (1925-1928)

Three Letters from Prime Minister Stanley Bruce to Hugh Ward, each signed and dated by Stanley Bruce, 1925-1928

Thomas Carlyle Handwritten Letter, December 11, 1825, Framed with Catalogue

Thomas Carlyle single page hand-written manuscript letter dated December 11, 1825, framed and mounted with accompanying Sotheby's 1965 catalogue and additional research notes. 31 X 41 cm overall

Assorted Ephemera and Journals

Emphemera & Journals including 'Birth, a little Journal of Australian Poetry', 'War without Tears' by Armstrong, 'We of the A.I.F.', 'Blitz', 'Bluey and Curley', 'The Weekly Times Annual 1912' and 'The Australian Sanitary engineering Supply Company'.

Rose Sparrow: Third Fleet Convict and Landowner

A Third Fleet Convict, Rosamond Sparrow, One of the Few Women Sent to Norfolk Island, A commercial document prepared on behalf of 'Rosmond Sparrow', in anticipation of the sale of 'seven acres and half of Land' for Forty Pounds, to James Paget. The land…

Earliest Plan of Port Jackson, 1789

Map, Earliest plan of port Jackson. Map of port Jackson from the heads to near Silverwater with soundings by Captain John hunter. From... 'Account of the new Colony,' pub. By John Stockdale, London, 1789. Copper engraving 27 x 42 cm

Hawkesbury Race Course Ephemera Collection

Four various Hawkesbury new race Course ephemera. Broadsheet (poster). Re-backed with Museum standard Japanese mulberry tissue. (31 x 46.5 cm). To Labourers and Contractors tenders are required by 'The Improvement Committee' for the erection of paling…

Cyclopedia of Tasmania: Historical and Commercial Review (1900)

The Cyclopedia of Tasmania, an Historical and Commercial Review' Vols. 1 & 2. Published by Maitland and Krone, Hobart, 1900. Full leather bindings with gold embossing. 629 pp + 425 pp. Many photgraphs with the attribution of the photographer noted.

1836 Tasmanian Land Grant signed by Governor George Arthur

Colonial Tasmanian Land Grant on vellum dated 1836 and signed by Governor George Arthur with wax seal

1833 Land Grant to Nephew in Hobart Town

1833 Land Grant signed by Governor Arthur to his Nephew John Montagu At new Wharf Hobart Town

Calvert Expedition Journal and NW Exploration Progress Report

[Wells L. A.]. Journal of the Calvert Scientific Exploring Expedition, 1896-7. Another copy, with Forrest, Alexander, North-west exploration: Progress report of expedition from De Grey River to Beagle Bay, Perth, 1879, small folio, pp. 6 and folding map,…

George III Military Appointment Document (1809)

Framed George III Military Appointment Document hand written vellum document, dated 1809, ' Military Appointment, signed and authorised at St James Palace, by The King of Great Britain and Ireland, 1760-1820, King George III.' 23 cm X 34 cm, document.

Vellum Trunks: Stylish Storage Solution, 70x52x53cm

A pair of vellum clad trunks 70 cm high, 52 cm wide, 53 cm deep

Alfred Hines: OBE and Philanthropist

An Order of the British Empire awarded to Alfred Hines sterling silver, issued by the Royal mint, with various relating photograph, documents, etc. Note: Alfred Hines, elected councillor Fremantle 1939 and remembered for his philanthropic work in the…

Blaxland's Journal and Related Papers

Gregory Blaxland: 'A Journal of a Tour of Discovery Across the Blue Mountains, New South Wales in the Year 1813' by Gregory Blaxland, 'with References and Explanatory Notes, Maps, Etc' by Frank Walker [Sydney, S.T. Leigh & Co,1913], Three copies, each…

Land Grant to William Mackie in Van Diemen's Land

Van Diemans Land, Land Grant, 1823, signed Governor Brisbane, 700 acres to William Mackie

Pardon, Prosperity and Permission: Windsor's Early Settlers

Early Settlers & Ex-Convicts At Windsor, New South Wales: A letter, dated 27th November 1835, written at the request of Samuel Terry (convicted of the theft of 400 pairs of stockings and sentenced to transportation for seven years in 1800) from his office…

1846 Bill of Lading for Ship 'Terror' to New Zealand

Printed bill of Lading finished in manuscript for the good ship the 'Terror' Sydney cove bound for Auckland New Zealand, 1846. Oval ink stamp of Sheppard & Alger, packet office, Sydney NSW. Ornate vignette of Britannia with the legend sold by W. Moran…

Historic Australian Land Grant for John Rowley

Important and historical Australian Land Grants, for John Rowley, dated 2nd November 1822, for 550 acres, 'In the district of Sutton', signed by Governor Thomas Brisbane, ink on paper, John Rowley received this grant of land for his exploration work with…

Lady Juliana: A Controversial Female Convict Transport Ship

Botany Bay & A Female Transport: the London Chronicle, October 20-22, 1789: A small article but a big story, this edition carries an 'Extract of a Letter on board the Lady Juliana, Aitken, for Botany Bay, dated Santa Cruz, Sept.1' in which the…

Historic Land Documents Signed by Governor Barkly

c1854-1906 documents relating to land in Ballarat (5), Creswick, Talbot (4) &Bendigo (3), includes ones signed by Sir Henry Barkly (3rd Governor of Victoria)

WWI Presentation Scroll for Clive Elliot

A framed World War I Illuminated presentation scroll Presented to Clive Elliot from the town of Dandenong on his first departure to the first World War with original signatures note: These scrolls were seldom issued 44 x 32 cm. (image size)

Historical Busts and Parian Ware Figure

Four busts of historical figures and a parian ware figure, 19th century and later, including a parian ware statuette of an English figure, a patinated bust of Voltaire and Artistotle, 23.5 cm high

Georgian Penmanship Tribute to Lord Nelson

A Georgian engraved Penmanship Tribute to Lord Nelson, 58 x 69 cm framed. Provenance: Contents of Swanton, Sutton Forest

Burke & Wills' Australian Expedition Map, 1861

Royal Geographical Society Map to accompany the Diary of Messrs. Burke & Wills, across Australia to the Gulf of Carpentaria; also: Mr. Howitt's Journal to Cooper Creek, constructed chiefly from the Observations & Field-book of W.I. Wills, Esqr. 1861…

From Convict to Trooper: George Cupitt's Land Grant Journey

George Cupitt: When Is A Convict Not A Convict? When He's A Trooper. A printed letter from the Colonial Secretary's Office, 11th November, 1830 to George Cupitt of South Creek, via Windsor (New South Wales) in which he is invited to make a selection of…

Prince Alfred's Visit to Victoria, Australia (1868)

'Prince Alfred In Victoria, Narrative Of The Visit Of His Royal Highness The Duke Of Edinburgh To The Colony Of Victoria, Australia' Compiled by J.G. Knight (Melb. 1868), blue cloth boards with embossed gilt border and pictorial cover, corners a little…

Land Grant to Matthew Wilson, Van Diemen's Land 1823

Van Diemans Land, Land Grant 1823 signed Governor Brisbane, 700 acres to Matthew Wilson

1861 Land Grant to Roderick Reynolds in Tasmania

Land Grant 1861 signed by Henry Edward Fox Young to Roderick Reynolds Richmond Tasmania (with seal)

Chronological Scroll of American History: 19th Century

An American historical chronological scroll, 19th century based upon the 'Archbisop Usher' school of mapping history and events beginning with Adam and ending in 1900 6.5 metres length

1843 Transportee's Criminal Record: Elisa Dove's Misdeeds

1851 van Diemens Land Criminal record. Vellum document identifying Elisa Dove, transported in 1843 for stealing 15 pounds. Details all her subsequent charges whilst a ticket of leave housemaid. Mostly drunkenness. Faded, though still legible. 24 x 19 cm

Australian Hardwoods: Economics and Joinery

The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue Of The Industry Of All Nations, 1851' [London], 'The Carpenter, Joiner & Hand Railer' by Robert Riddell, 'TheHardwoods Of Australia And Their Economics' by R.T.Baker

Arndell Family Documents and Wills

Various Arndell family documents. Copy of the Will of first fleeter Thos Arndell Esq. (1753-1821) dated the thirty first day of May one thousand eight hundred and nineteen Rh (title fold). Later pencil notations in margins. On whatman paper & watermarked,…

Gazette du Bon Ton Lithographs Collection (1912-1925)

Gazette du bon ton: a Journal of good taste (Paris, 1912 - 25), a collection of colour lithographs from various editions of 1920;, all framed & glazed, (6 items).

1879 Deed for Land in New Hebrides (Vanuatu)

A Deed For Land Bought in the New Hebrides (Now Vanuatu), August 1879, A signed and sealed indenture recording the fact that one Victor Nissen of Sydney, New South Wales has acquired some land at Black Beach on the west coast of Tanna Island, New Hebrides…

Government Rations Muster Roll-Book (1878-1882)

Monthly Muster Roll-Book: March 1878 to August 1882 A Waterlow & Sons accounts book, completely filled-in in neat manuscript listing all those Police Officers, Court Officials and Prisoners entitled to receive Government Rations. A wealth of information…

Goldminer's Letter to Wife and Children, 1855

A Letter From the Goldfields: 25 February 1855 mss letter (4 sides) written by a gold-miner at Bendigo to his long-suffering wife and children. He refers to letters from her that he has just received - dated October 1853 and April 1854. '....I thought my…

Young's Land Grant to William Henty in Tasmania (1856)

Young, Sir Henry Edward Fox (1803?1870), Governor of Tasmania signature and seal on February 1856 vellum Land Grant by Purchase in favour of William Henty for one acre and one rood in the Parish of Seaford, County of Dorset, Island of Tasmania,…

Convict trustee guilty of misconduct and insolence

William Smith - Arrived Aboard 'William Jardine' in November 1844; sentenced to 7 years Transportation. In the present 3-sided official record or 'copy' document (circa 1855) Smith is charged with 'misconduct in making a false statement of and insolence…

George Young: A Troubled Convict's Record

The Convict Record of George Young Only 15 years old at the time he was found guilty of house-breaking and larceny at the Central Criminal Court (The Old Bailey) in May 1839, Young was sentenced to 10 years transportation, arriving at Van Diemen's Land…

1852 Clearance Permit for William Bambury

Van Diemen's Land 1852 Clearance Permit May 1852 printed form (No.74 - Clearance Permit) issued at Launceston Police Station in favour of William Bambury, who is described as having arrived in the Colony as a convict aboard 'Emily'. This very rare form…

Frederick Kalmus: Violent Convict with a Troubled Record

Frederick Kalmus (Kalmers) - Transported For 15 Years For 'Cutting and Wounding': Kalmus arrived in Van Diemen's Land in February 1842, one of 401 convicts aboard the 'Tortoise'. His 15 year sentence arose out of his violent refusal to pay for a cup of…

William & Alice's Marriage in Van Diemen's Land

William & Alice Get Married - Van Diemen's Land 1842: William Smith arrived in Van Diemen's Land aboard 'Gilmore' in January 1839 having been found guilty of robbery and Transported for 15 years. Alice Reevey arrived in September 1839 aboard 'Hindostan',…

Prisoner's Letter: Awaiting Departure for New Life

Awaiting Departure: 'Expecting to go away every day?' 20 April 1833 mss letter from Robert Erskine at 'Newgate Northside' [Prison] to his correspondent in Clerkenwell. Evidently well educated, Erskine is writing to ask for the return of his Savings Bank…