Letter : Thomas Cotton to son, Francis Cotton, 1831
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Letter : Thomas Cotton to son, Francis Cotton, 1831
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Collection consists of documents relating to the Cotton property and farm also correspondence and personal papers of Francis Cotton and his children. Also included are the papers relating to the estate Joseph William Story of Eastern Marshes, Oatlands who appointed his cousin G.F. Story and Francis Cotton his trustees and executors.
Cotton Family
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Application to locate additonal grant of 750 acres between Webber's land and Cotton corner tree at Rocky Hills dated 1831
Francis Cotton
Business correspondence and accounts
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Business correspondence and accounts dated 1831 to 1883. Including:
*(47) invoices for goods sent from London By Thomas Cotton, including desks, work boxes, watch springs, Robert Braggs' account for and note about guns, shingle nails from William Peacock, W. Naylor's printing inks and varnishes for sale, proceeds of sale of Dr. Story's house to pay Lowe & Johnson, and also note about grass seeds, paint, wharfage etc, and letter from William Allen (1835) that dead cows might have been poisoned by a fungus in damp grass, suggests feeding on lucerne, clover, rye etc. (1831-1836, 11 papers);
*(48-65) bill for gun (1837); payment note: R.Wells (1842}, John Allen (1843); notes of produce sent, clothing; Francis Smith, Attorney General's Office 19 July 59: liability for road rates owed by former owner; payment note: boots David Hynes (1863); letter (signature missing): Haynes claim for debt v. G. Cotton (1871); E. Theobald, London: sent two telecopes and catalogue, Greenwich changed (1880); William Smith: apples, skins sold, wheat market low, wheel for repair (31.5.1882); A.C. Douglas, General Post Office: under paid letters or packets between U.K. and Tasmania (7.11.82, 15.11.82); A.W. Smith, Swansea: postage stamps (23.12.82); letters: bank: cheques received, shares, W. Crosby: freight, wool bales, bottle of medicine from Messrs Newell (1882-3).
Francis Cotton
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Personal papers and corresponcence of Francis Cotton, also documents reating to other appointments held
Francis Cotton
Part of Richard Stickney Collection
Discharge papers etc. dated 1832. Certificates that Robert Smith [ie. Richard Stickney] served on board the "Parmela" transport
No.8 as clerk from 4 April 1831 to May 1832 and kept the accounts correctly, signed by John Sanders Lt. R.N. (2 copies) and another signed by Philip Jones Master; discharge of Robert Smith ship's steward "Damigar Castle" Novovember 1832; receipt for £6 . 6s for a silver watch.
Richard Stickney
Part of Andrew Downie Papers
Bills and accounts regarding building barns, etc. at Glenelg, Gretna
Andrew Downie
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letters from school at New Town Academy from Henry Meredith (1821-1836): went to races- boat on four wheels drawn by horses, new school being erected, holidays with Master Butcher and Master Smith, hopes Mother recovered from her "long illness" (1832-1833); from Hobart: business matters, Boyes, Richards and Smith's bills, vessel nearly discharged and Bell kept sober (5 Dec. 1834).
Henry Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letters from Sabina Meredith (Mrs Boyes) to parents dated 1831-1841, some undated. "Papa" from Sabina Meredith (1810-1877, married John Boyes 9 Mar. 1833), from Hobart: articles needed for abode with her sisters in town including snuffers, tea kettle, turkeys, bottled gooseberries, account of breakages, mother's illness (1832-3); as Mrs Boyes: pregnancies, children, christening (1835), children's party for little Louisa's birthday (12 Dec.1839), Sabina's 4th birthday (Nov. 1840); baby boy fatter than ever- Dr Bedford advised weaning but not yet 9 months (28 June 1839); miscarriage (10 Jan.1840); sister Sarah's health and midwife (6 Nov. 1840); her quinsy and Dr. Bedford's treatment (28 June 1839); Boyes' illness- ordered shower baths (30 Nov. 1836); Bell's illness (1839-40); death of Boyes mother from stroke at 72 (12 Dec. 1839); shopping for mother, young stepsisters at school (1833, Jan. I839); visit to Swanport (Nov .1840, Jan. 1841); Mrs Charles [Louisa Twamley Meredith] (Oct 1839); friends: Swanstons, Youngs, Gregsons, Dr Bedford to marry Miss Selby at end of year (June 1835), dance at Barracks, visit to Government House (ND), stone of Government House laid at Govt
Garden Pt. with elegant lunch in pavilion (5 Nov.1840); servants- wages high for respectable couple (25 Oct. 1839).
Sabina Meredith
Children of George and Mary Meredith : Correspondence
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letters written between the Meredith children.
George Meredith
Part of Andrew Downie Papers
Accounts for sheep sold 1832-1833. Mainly W.J.T. Clark.
Andrew Downie
Letter: Henry Meredith to parents
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letter dated November 28 1832 from Henry Meredith to his parents George and Mary Ann. Written from the Mr. Giblin's Academy in New Town. Regarding the approach of the Christmas vacation 18th of December to 22nd of January, the improvement of his learning and the school reopening in a different location after the vacation
Henry Meredith
Sabina Meredith to brother John
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letter from Sabina Meredith to brother John dated 11 July 1832. His writing better, young Gregsons read well, hopes John practices, Governor's [Arthur's] son going home to England to be educated -cannon salute on boarding ship, drawings and maps received from England for geography and history lessons.
Sabina Meredith
Waterloo Hotel, corner Murray and Davey Streets, Hobart, Van Diemen's Land, 1832
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern slide of Waterloo Hotel on the corner of Murray and Davey Streets, Hobart - from a painting dated 1832. Renamed Waterloo Tavern in 1842. Prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle until 1994.
John Watt Beattie
Receipt : December 1832 - January 1833
Part of Marshall and Terry Family Papers
Receipt dated December 1832 - January 1833 for delivery of 500 lb flour by boat.
John Terry
Mary Meredith to her stepdaughters
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letter dated 11th December 1832 sent by Mary Meredith to her stepdaughters - Anxious to hear how they go in the gaieties of Hobart Town life, Sarah's improved health, will send gooseberries, eggs stc. sent by "Heir of Cranbrook House", Sabina will miss their society and may join them, hats, Cotton family, garden, Maria.
Mary Ann Meredith
Sarah Westall Meredith to Mary Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letters from Sarah W. Meredith (1807-1869) to stepmother Mary Meredith from Hobart: gossip, family especially sisters Sabina and Louisa, food and clothing to be sent home by schooner and supplies such as fresh butter from Amos, poultry, beef, coffee to be sent to town fro the sisters; chaperon; L.ouisa Twamley; ball at Government House; wedding of sister Sabina to Boyes; ball on board ship; Louisa Swanston to marry Solicitor General and would pay his debts; Mr Bell [Louisa's husband] raising roof of house; loss of "The George III (12 Apr.1835) and Governor's religious ceremony, Dorcas Society formed- all respectable ladies join (16 Sept. 1835); arrival of Col. Snodgrass to hold reins of government (14 Oct. 1836); sent mother red herrings, she and Mr Poynter liked them for breakfast toasted and spread on bread and butter, instructions for making bed valances for Sarah, Learmonth's eldest son to marry, paid bill for Maria [stepsister] at Mrs Milloys, Lady Franklin's flrst dance - huge dining room fitted as drawing room, people admired curiosities spread on tables, one or two "awful quadrilles", tea coffee, cakes; Miss Woodley? engaged to Mr Bennett -both went up to top of Mt Wellington and returned the same day "a feat never yet performed by a female"; comment "I do not mention anything approaching gaiety, such a wicked thing is not thought of now and certainly Lady Franklin is worse than Mrs Arthur" (8 Dec. 1837); Charles going
to England. After her marriage in 1836 to James Peck Poynter (1790-1847) letters are signed S.W. Poynter
Sarah Westall Meredith
Louisa Meredith to half-sister Maria
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letters from Louisa Meredith to her half-sister Maria Meredith dated 9 February 1832 and 1841. Glad she is industrious and not forgotten what she was taught, Elizabeth Gregson, books, brothers John and Henry, thanks Mama for apples, visit to Louisa and godson.
Louisa Meredith
Collection consists of family and legal correspondence and transcripts of letters
Richard Stickney
Research material on the Van Diemen's Land Co.
Research material on Van Diemen's Land Company including:
• Brochure advertising land for sale, ca.1920;
• Sydney Stock Exchange, Investment Service. [Report] on Emu Railway Co., 1938;
• Mining Services [Report] on Mount Lyell Mining &Railway Co., Nov. 1939;
• copies of letters from J. Norton Smith, V.D.L. Co. to James Smith re Mt. Bischoff Tin Mine, 1873-79;
• Transcripts from Bigge's Report, 1820;
• Baptist Magazine, 1832; "Authentic Information regarding Van Diemen's Land Company" by F. Boucher, 1859 (Ferguson no. 7296).
Archibald Lawrence Meston
Mortgage: Legge to Manifold & sale to Oakden
Mortgage: Legge to Manifold & sale to Oakden 1832, 1834
Robert Legge of Launceston, gent., mortgaged to William Manifold of Launceston, gent., for £200, his allotment and dwelling house in High St., Launceston, bounded by lands of Rev. W.H. Browne and of Capt. Harvie. 29 May 1832, signed and sealed. Reg. of Deeds No. 1685
Also written on back: 1 Sept. 1834, William Manifold to Philip Oakden of Launceston, merchant, bargain & sale of above allotment, as agreed 29 May 1834, for £200, R.L. not having repaid the £200. Noted "exd. 11.8.40 A.P."
Gleadow & Henty Solicitors
Part of William Knibb Morris Collection
Sarah Rothwell (1807-1876), who married Thomas James Crouch (1805-1890), Under-Sheriff, on 20 February 1832, was the sister of John Rothwell and aunt of Sarah (Rothwell) Morris.
William Knibb Morris
Letter to Sarah Rothwell from Thomas James Crouch 12 January 1832
Part of William Knibb Morris Collection
Letter to Sarah Rothwell from T.J. Crouch dated 12 January 1832. Guarantee of money owed to Mr O [Rev. Joseph Orton who employed Sarah as governess] and Sarah's return from Sydney to Hobart, Wesleyan Sunday School, hymnbooks
William Knibb Morris
Letter: Henry Meredith to mother
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Undated letter from Henry Meredith to his mother, Mary Ann written from Mr Giblin's New Town Academy, regarding his health, the situation of the school being good, going to the races and seeing a boat on four wheels drawn by horses.
Henry Meredith
Wood's hut, the Springs, Mount Wellington, Hobart, Tasmania
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern slide of Wood's hut, the Springs, Mount Wellington, Hobart. Prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle until 1994.
John Watt Beattie
"Death of Henry Hellyer" 1832. Colonial Secretary.
Archibald Lawrence Meston
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letters from Charles Meredith (1811-1880) to his mother and father, from Maria Island: whale blubber, needed casks, calico etc. (6 Aug. 1833); from Hobart wool prices, John Amos' grant, Allport's circular (Aug. 1834); from N.S.W.: visiting farms (Sept. l834); from Hobart: Colonist, Robertson editor, libel case- Robertson sentenced to 13 months in prison and £200 fine for libel on Col. Arthur &
Rowlands (Feb.-Mar. 1835), Boyes, schooner stores, wool prices; Montague & Col. Arthur - Arthur trying to aggravate family; Allport advised against action against Rowlands, advised father to return servants to Government and confine pursuits to sheep, price of sugar, rice etc., interview with Frankland in re McDonald's grant; from N.S.W.: purchased sheep run at "Tuggranery" on Murrumbidgee River, Capt Sturt arrived from England married and selected "Gininginingderry" [Ginninderra] 16 miles from Tuggranery
and 22 miles from Charles's section.
Charles Meredith
Capt. William Wood 1833 - 1846
Part of Leake Papers
Correspondence from Capt. Wood of Hawkridge, Snakebanks, concerning his financial distress, debts, loans from Leake, mortgages on his property, attempts to sell "Windfalls" etc.; Leake to take his property and assets in trust (1844), meetings of creditors; some letters from Louis Wood when Wood was ill. Also promissory notes, accounts, letters from John Swan (1844, 1846, 1850) and Henry Priaulx (1844). Wood's letters frequently mention his wife's poor health and his own illness and also include general references: servants 1834-6); sun dial (10 Sept. 1836); ball (14 May 1842); river flooded 350 acres of corn (14 Sept. 1842); rebuilding river banks (Oct. 1842); fire damage in Hamburg (2 Oct. 1842).
John Leake
Part of Marshall and Terry Family Papers
Series contains record of baptism and obituary of Ralph Terry , also a farm sowing record
John Terry
Letter to JB Cotton from William Patterson
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter to James Backhouse Cotton from William Patterson, Half Moon Bay, dated 3 September 1883. Visit of members of Society of Friends [?Canada]
James Backhouse Cotton
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letter from Mary Watson and Thomas Watson dated 23 July 1833. From London: Thomas Watson bringing "a partner" back, had dolls for Sara and Fanny; Mary Watson begged for Mrs. Meredith's friendship when she arrived to settle at Swanport
Mary Ann Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letter from Robert W. Giblin, The Academy, New Town, dated 6 December 1833. Ordering further 50 or 60 bushels of wheat
George Meredith
Part of Leake Papers
Letters Charlotte Wells dated 1833 - 1835
Widow of Thomas Wells (1782-1833): mother-in-law in Hull; needed money to send eldest daughter,
Emma, to V.D.L., subscription list to help her; employment for daughters as governess and needlewoman,
visit of daughter, Louisa, to Rosedale; Louisa and her sister at school with Mrs Nichols, Macquarie Street.
John Leake
Part of Alexander Cheyne Papers
Microfilm copy of papers of Alexander Cheyne held in the Battye Library, Perth. Mainly concerned with Tasmania with brief entries at King George Sound 1834-1835. Survey work. Notes on shipping.
a. Diary (King George's Sound, W.A.) 14 Nov. 1834 -18 Nov. 1835
Memoranda (scattered entries and notes) 1833-1842; 1841-1847
Diary (Hobart). Jan. 1845 - Dec. 1847
These memoranda booklets, and papers consist chiefly of scattered and intermittent memoranda (possibly 'noted for later use in writing up a 'journal beginning with 'a note: 'Nov. 9; 1833 left Scotland in steamer for London; Feb. 9 1834 Left Portsmouth … on the James Pattison, Middleton Master'. Notes of his appointments, journeys, and other memoranda, sometimes written more than once in different forms on different pages continue up to 1847, with an odd page possibly for 1852. There are also notes of the dates of birth or death of brothers and sisters etc. In the middle is a complete detailed diary of his life and work at King George Sound, W.A., 14 November 1834 - 18 November 1835, referring to road works, shipping arrivals, Mr Douglas' sale, John Cheyne (?brother), letters from Dr. Turnbull Governor Arthur's private secretary and on 18 November his departure for Hobart. A note amongst the memoranda states: April - August 1841 'see small memoranda book', but this diary is missing. However the diary begins again in July 1842 and continues until December 1842 and from July 1843 until July 1844 and January 1845 until. I December 1847. This diary includes general entries of his daily life and especially his financial situation and claims for dismissal from his post, with some notes of travelling and references to Scots Church and Rev. Dr. Lillie. In October 1846 Captain Swanston showed Cheyne the plan for the reservoir. This diary is continued, with only a short gap in the manuscript diary C.3/1. . Many of the pages are dark and discoloured and in July 1844 many are torn and scraps only of some pages remain. The quality of the microfilm print is poor.
b. Diary 29 Apr. 1852 - 6 Aug. 1853; 1 Jan. 1855 - 22 Mar. 1855
Written on large narrow folio pages, which have been filmed sideways (necessary to use a reader which can be turned) and the quality of the microfilm print is poor. This diary includes general entries of Cheyne's daily life - referring to preachers at Scots Church, visitors (James Turner's child pulled a coffee pot over itself and scalded itself); and also road works at Ross, Campbell Town etc
Alexander Cheyne
Part of Marshall and Terry Family Papers
Account dated March-September 1833 for cloth, blankets, clothing, etc. bought by John Terry of J.W. Robertson of Hobart Town.
John Terry
Part of Marshall and Terry Family Papers
Certified copy of the record of baptism in the Chapelry of Bolton and Redmire, Co. York, England, of Ralph, son of John Terry, miller and Martha Terry, dated 5 March 1815.
John Terry
Proposals for the Encouragement of Immigrants
"Proposals for the Encouragement of Immigrants ..."1833. (Ferguson no.1723). Manuscript transcript.
Archibald Lawrence Meston
"Ross v. Gurr": transcripts from Hobart Town Courier and Van Diemens Land Almanac. 1833-35.
Archibald Lawrence Meston
Part of Leake Papers
Letter from Charlotte Wells dated 3 July 1883 written from Hobart Town
Part of Leake Papers
Letter written by William Wood from Snake Banks dated 5th November 1833 to John Leake regarding volumes of the New Monthy and wifes health
John Leake
Part of Marshall and Terry Family Papers
Letter dated 27 November 1833 from George Dixon, Green Valley, concerning interest due.
John Terry
Letter: Henry Meredith to my dear parents
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letter dated June 17,1833 from Henry Meredith to his parents George and Mary Ann. Written from Mr. Giblin's Academy in New Town. Regarding Mr Giblin giving them a few days to recreate after the last six months of application and hoping that it will prove satisfactory and obtain the pleasure of your approval. Letter signed your dutiful and affectionate son.
Henry Meredith
Thomas Gregson to Mrs Mary Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letters from Thomas Gregson to Mrs Meredith dated 13 March 1833. The Colonist : Mr Meredith requested to remain ten days to oversee the new administration.
Mary Ann Meredith
Grant: William Patten to Robert Legge
Grant: William Patten to Robert Legge 17 May 1833
Grant for 100 years from William Patten of Launceston, gent., to Robert Legge of Launceston, esq. of 3 acres with houses and appurts. in Launceston, corner of Brisbane St. and Lyttleton St., cons. £20. Signed, sealed and witnessed. Noted "exhibited 21.1.40
A.Percy"
Gleadow & Henty Solicitors
Assignment: F.E.D. Browne to Adam Beveridge
Assignment F.E.D. Browne to Adam Beveridge 27 June 1833
Assignment for £45 from Francis Edward Douglas Browne of Hobart, gent, to Adam Beveridge of Launceston, merchant, of allotment in Launceston, William Lushing Goodwin of Launceston, gent., (the second party) waiving interest in an earlier agreement
to purchase for £50 not executed. Signed, sealed and witnessed.
Gleadow & Henty Solicitors
Report of Backhouse and Walker of a visit to the V.D.L. Co's establishment, 1833
'Report of Backhouse and Walker of a visit to the V.D.L. Cols establishment, 1833'. Copy of letter to Governor Arthur. 1833. Typescript. Also copy in A.L. Meston's hand.
Archibald Lawrence Meston
Lease: Robert Legge to Philip Oakden
Lease for 1 year, Robert Legge to Philip Oakden dated 25 December 1833
Robert Legge of Launceston to Philip Oakden, co-partner of Robert Pardner of Manchester Co. Lanes. G.B., lease for 1 year of 5 acres 22 perches with 2 brick buildings in Launceston, on Patersons Plains Road, Lyttleton St. & High St., bounded by allotments of Rev. W.H. Brown, Weedon and Wickham. (Solicitors Wickham &Hinsley).
Gleadow & Henty Solicitors
Correspondence : Business : George Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Correspondence regarding George Meredith's business dealings
George Meredith
Part of Richard Stickney Collection
Letter from Thomas Soltit of Goulburn Street, Sydney, to Isaac Stickney, Scarborough, England, reporting the death of his nephew when his vessel ran on shore and was swamped near the Manning River about 8 November, when he was employed by a Mr Steele sailing about the coast for cedar for about £2 per month (4 Dec. 1834); letter from Isaac Stickney to Governor Burke of N.S.W. (and official copy of letter) asking for information about the death of the young man (22 May 1835); letter addressed to T. C. Harrington to inform Mr Backhouse about Isaac Stickney's letter, result of enquiries and papers received from the Port Officer; memo that Mr Steel had Stickney's watch.
Richard Stickney
Convict seizure of brig Frederick
Part of Miscellaneous Items Collection
A narrative of the sufferings of certain of the ten convicts who piratically seized the brig Frederick at Macquarie Harbour in Van Diernen's Land , as related by one of the said convicts whilst lying under sentence of death for this offence in the Gaol at Hobart Town. Ms. note: 'written by James Porter a convict who arrived by the 'Asia' in Nov. 1827'.
James Porter
Letter : Thomas Cotton to son, Francis Cotton, 1834
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Louisa Ann Meredith (Twamley) to Mary Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letters from Louisa Ann Meredith (Twamley) to Mary Meredith 1834, ND (1840-50). Writing as Louisa Twamley to her friend with affectionate remembrances and thanks for presents from little cousins including necklace of green pearl shells, "sea butterfly" shell, drum of whale's ear (1834); as Louisa Meredith [Mrs Charles Meredith] asking for strawberry runners and seedlings.
Louisa Ann Meredith
Part of Walker Family Papers
Including note of reception into membership [Society of Friends] 2.10.1834
Letter : Thomas Cotton to son, Francis Cotton, 1834
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Lease & Release: John Manifold to Adam Beveridge
Lease & Release John Manifold to Adam Beveridge dated 18 & 19 August 1834.
John Manifold of George Town, esq. to Adam Beveridge of Launceston, merchant, lease and release of 8 acres 28 p. in Launceston on York St. and Basin Road, bounded by allotments of Adam Beveridge and W. Manifold, with houses and appurts., for £45; Alexander Patterson of Launceston, solicitor (third party) trustee to use of A.B. Attested copy 1858, Reg. No. 4691.
Gleadow & Henty Solicitors
Lease & Release: John Manifold to Adam Beveridge
Lease & Release William Manifold to Adam Beveridge 18 & 19 August 1834
William Manifold of George Town to Adam Beveridge of Launceston, merchant, lease and release of 8 acres, 3 r. 37 p. in Launceston, corner of Basin Road and Paterson Road, bounded by allotments of John Manifold on east, F.E.D. Brown on north, and Roderick O'Connor on west, with houses and appurts., for £45. Trustee to use of A.B.: Alexander Paterson, of Launceston, solicitor. Attested copy 1858. Reg. No. 4692.
Gleadow & Henty Solicitors
Fire Insurance Policy: Alexander Wales
Fire Insurance Policy- Alexander Wales April 1846
Alexander Hales [Wales] policy with Derwent & Tamar Fire, Life & Marine Assurance Co. on house known as The Crown at corner of Elizabeth and Bathurst Sts. Launceston, brick built with shingle roof and outbuildings.
Gleadow & Henty Solicitors
Part of Leake Papers
Letter written by William Wood dated 24 February 1834 regarding tickets of leave
John Leake
Part of William Gunn Papers
Request from the Survey Office to John Halls to measure 100 acres in Forcett, subject to a reserve to the Government of 100 acres at the Ferry. Also covering letter from W. Gunn to Gordon - the last clause spoils all (transcript only)
William Gunn
Journal of William Richard Wade
Copy of The Journal of William R Wade, missionary, New Zealand, 1834-1839. Presented by his son Thomas N Wade to Leonard Wade and his wife Dora I Wade, Brighton, July 1917.
Journal commences 18th June 1834 at the beginning of a voyage to New South Wales and on to the Bay of Islands New Zealand. Continues unbroken to September 1836. Resumes with Journey to the Waikato, Rotorua etc. January to April 1838, Visit to the Reinga &c. March to April 1839. Final entry (one page) April 25, 1871
William Richard Wade
Grant to Sherwood: correspondence
Correspondence dates 1834 regarding Grant to Sherwood.
Letter from G. Frankland, Surveyor-General, informing John Sherwood that 320 acres had been granted by Lt.-Gov. Arthur in County Dorset [N.E. Tas.] adjoining grant to John Gray, and letter from Sherwood to William Elliott to return old location order.
Gleadow & Henty Solicitors
Part of Richard Stickney Collection
Letter written by Richard Stickney to his sister, Sarah dated 21 June 1834. Sorry he had not written more often but he was ashamed of his flight and past errors, description of Colony and Sydney life.
Richard Stickney
George Washington Walker to Esther Stickney
Part of Richard Stickney Collection
Letters written by George Washington Walker to Esther Stickney dated April 1834 and November 1835 regarding : Journal writing, Esther's afflictions, parental discipline, plant specimens, glad to hear her brother had given "proofs of his best feelings being exercised towards his family, Barclay's Apology, Backhouse's health (26 April 1834, also copy "per favour T. Mather"); thank for journal; search for Richard and information about his death, his job with Thomas Steel and lodging with Thomas Soltit and wife who kept the "Jolly Tar" public house. his property; the Meeting House in Sydney (November 1835)
Richard Stickney
Part of Miscellaneous Items Collection
Copies of letters, extracted from the letter book of Philip Oakden, banker and founder of Union Bank in Lauceston, written to Osmund Gilles during the period 1834-1838.
Philip Oakden
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letter from James Allport dated 16 January 1835. Cartwright & Allport : Charles Meredith's claim for compensation from Government for loss of schooner; Brown's account with Colonist.
George Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letter from J. Lewis dated 23 December 1835. Arrived in Launceslon, price of Gellibrand's land, Amos' land, William Bryan, his brother's letter to Lord Glenelg, seeds
George Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letter from J.T.Gellibrand dated 31 December 1835. Surveyor General's account of the 640 acres bought by Meredith.
George Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letter from Thomas Bannister dated 16 December 1835. Richard Harrison gaoler at Norfolk Plains - conduct good, Col. Arthur "too much familiarity".
George Meredith
Collection consists of Protestant hymns printed for special services in Hobart churches, chiefly Wesley Church and Brisbane Street Congregational Church.
Part of Judd & Brownell Family Papers
Quaker marriage certificate - William Nichollias and Isabella Rayner dated 6 February 1835. First Quaker wedding recorded in Tasmania -
Thomas Judd
Correspondence: Friends and Neighbours
Part of Leake Papers
Letters to John Leake, and some addressed to Mrs (Elizabeth) Leake, relating to family, social and general
matters, including letters from Hull friends and former Hamburg business friends and associates, many of
whom followed Leake to settle in V.DL. or South Australia or established business connections with him,
including wool shipping and sale.
See also business and finance correspondence (L.1/C, L.1/E, & L.1/F)
John Leake
Lease & Release: Adam Beveridge to J.A. Eddie
Lease & Release Adam Beveridge to J.A. Eddie 13 & 14 July 1835
Adam Beveridge of Launceston, merchant, and Margaret his wife to John Alexander Eddie of Launceston, auctioneer, lease and release of 1500 acres land in George Town, V.D.L. fronting on River
Tamar called Spring Bay, bounded by grant of James Spence the Veterans' Common and grant to William Holliday; also 63 ac. land at East Arm bounded by W. Holliday's land, by East Arm and by a public reserve round a well, with houses appurts etc.; also allotment in Launceston on Patersons Plains Road bounded by lands of R. Dry and Theodore Bartley originally located to George Allan; also 8 ac. in Hill St. Launceston; also allotment in Launceston originally located to F.E.D. Brown; also allotment fronting on River Tamar with public house thereon called "The Deal Cutter"; also land in York Street and Basin Road Launceston originally located to John Manifold; also 8 ac. in Hill St., Launceston, originally located to Adam Beverdige; also 8 ac. 3 r. 37 p. on Basin Road and Paterson St., originally located to William Manifold; for £1200 upon trusts to sell at auction and to clear debts and encumbrances, any surplus to A.B. Sealed, signed and witnessed. Certificate endorsed by John Clark, Police Magistrate, that
Margaret, wife of A.B., being examined privately apart from her husband, declared that she understood the deed and freely consented without any threat (under Act for conveyances by married women). Reg. No. 5601
Note written on front of deed: "exhibited 24 July 1841 in the claim of Richard Dry for a grant of land in Launceston".
Gleadow & Henty Solicitors
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Notice from Police Office dated 17 December 1835. Notice to attend the Police Office for the prosecution of Dimkin
George Meredith
George Washington Walker Collection
Collection consists of correspondence received by G.W. Walker and some miscellaneous notes.
George Washington Walker
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Extract of a letter , from Francis Cotton on the subject of the death of his cows in Australia. Poisoned by a noxious plant that grows in damp marshy places. Suspected a small fungus that makes the mucus membranes of the stomach peel off.
Letter Francis to Thomas Cotton
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letter from W. Walpole of Brown's River, dated 12 December 1835. Purchase of oil and casks.
George Meredith
Correspondence : Magistracy : George Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Correspondence regarding George Meredith's magistracy
George Meredith
Draft letter : Case concerning servants
Part of William Gunn Papers
Draft letter dated 14 October 1835 to Lieut-Governor concerning Gordon's servants: Charles Hardiman, shepherd, was expecting a ticket of leave but had been suspected of stealing hams, John McQuaide, shoemaker and another former servant, William Mitchell, who had been swindled - a case of extreme hardship.
James Gordon
Letter : James Gordon to nephew John
Part of William Gunn Papers
Letter from James Gordon to nephew John [? John Thomas Lakeland] dated 14 October 1835. Box of apples, jams etc sent, reference to his studies, stock prices, crops, bees, prosecution of the shepherd and the groom for their infamous conduct, respects to Mr Manning and love to James. (transcript only, original too damaged and powdery to handle)
James Gordon
Part of George Musgrave Parker : Correspondence and research records
Correspondence : Joseph Anderson, Norfolk Island
Letters from Joseph Anderson, Norfolk Island dated 1835 and 1836 regarding his wife's health, saving of passengers and crew of shipwreck, would when time attend to G.W.W.'s kind hints and recommendations, description of settlement.
George Washington Walker
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter received from Abraham C. Flower dates,17 January 1835. Purchased 4 room cottage for 13 years for £50 - sending title as security.
Abraham Charles Flower
Bargain & Sale: Eddie to Oakden
Bargain & Sale, Eddie to Oakden 31 July 1835.
John Alexander Eddie of Launceston, auctioneer, to Philip Oakden of Launceston, merchant, bargain & sale of allotments in York St., Basin Road and Hill St., Launceston, for £1200. Sealed, signed and witnessed. Reg. No. 5265
Gleadow & Henty Solicitors
Part of Richard Stickney Collection
Letter from his sister Mary dated 25 January 1835 regarding family news, living at Chester, sister Sarah at Scarborough. Written from Beverley Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Richard Stickney
Part of William Gunn Papers
Account Ledger of William Gunn c.1835 -1868. Little information recorded. Enclosed: bills for brass candlesticks and snuffers, washing for Mrs Gunn (1845).
William Gunn
Part of Andrew Downie Papers
Bank deposit slips from the Derwent Bank.
Andrew Downie
Thomas Cotton and his brother Francis
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Corresponcence between Thomas Cotton and his brother Francis dated 1835, 1856, & 1865
Francis Cotton to brother Thomas: goods shipped, surgical instruments sold (see also 47), Samuel Cook, Theophilus Pollard married again, James Backhouse and G.W. Walker, cattle dieing, 30 grazing on William Lyne's marsh, harvest good (1835, letter addressed to Evans & Co. surgical instrument makers "for Thomas Cotton, junr."); Thomas Cotton to Francis Cotton.: Heather Bell shipment, George E. Broadbent efg'rating to be near James and Fanny Dickinson, Samuel Cook, death of Aunt "Hill" (1856); Thomas Ball retired
doorkeeper of Stoke Newington Friends' Meeting, nephew's business well, Anna Maria "joins with me in greeting" (1865); death notice of Thomas Cotton (1876).
Letters between Thomas Cotton in London and his brother Francis. The first one, written in 1835, was addressed to Evans & Co. surgical instrument makers in London for Thomas Cotton junior. Francis talks about goods shipped, surgical instruments sold, Samuel Cook, Theophilus Pollard married again, James Backhouse and George Washington Walker, cattle dying, thirty grazing on William Lyne's marsh and a good harvest. The fragment of a letter to Francis mentions a shipment on the 'Heather Bell' and a letter of 1856 from Thomas to Francis mentions George E. Broadbent emigrating to be near James and Fanny Dickinson, Samuel Cook and the death of Aunt 'Hill'. A letter from Thomas to Francis of 1865 mentions Thomas Ball retired doorkeeper of Stoke Newington Friends' Meeting, a nephew's business doing well and Anna Maria joining with him in sending greetings. Finally there is a Remembrance Card on the death of Thomas Cotton junior in 1876.
Francis Cotton
Part of Leake Papers
Letter written by William Wood from Hawkridge, dated 20 May 1836 wishing an offer on the sale of his estate in March providing he is offered three pound per acre and the auctioning of the stock. Includes a sketch of the property
John Leake
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letters to George Meredith to his wife, Mary, from A.M. Flaherty dated 1836-37,
To Mary M.: thanks God for her good health for 66 years, general news. Copy of letter from George Meredith to Mrs. F., Diss, Norfolk, U.K.: happy to spare a little aid for her, his marriage prior to departure for V.D.L., praise of wife, news of Mrs.F's former pupils George jr., Charles, Sarah.(1837). Letter to George's brother Henry about payment of increased annuity, pleased that family dear to her now extricated from former difficulties (1836).
George Meredith
Part of William Henty Collection
Diary of kept by William Henty on his voyage to Van Diemans Land in the period 26 August 1836 to 6 January 1837.
William Henty's journal of his voyage on the "Fairlie" to V.D.L. accompanied by his wife, Matilda, their baby boy (referred to only as "Baby" or "Babet") and their servants Mr and Mrs Hutson. Other passengers included the new Lt.Governor of V.D.L. Sir John Franklin and his lady and their party, making 32 adults at table in the cabin (plus servants and others in the steerage, a total of 216 souls apart from the crew). To make room at the table some of the ladies dined with the children who were served their meals earlier.
Henty commented that "Sir John and his lady try to put everyone at their ease and require no state" Archdeacon Mayres, also on board, regularly read evening prayers and "reads beautifully". Once they were in calmer and warmer waters Sir John's piano was brought on deck and with Miss Kracoft [Cracroft] as "chief musician" 7 or 8 couples danced country dances, quadrilles, etc., allowing the games of leap frog, French and English etc to decline. The traditional King Neptune revelries on crossing the line were forbidden by the Captain and the occasion was marked simply by launching a lighted tar barrel. The Henty's were, however, mainly occupied with their young baby who was sickly. Henty washed and dressed the baby himself when his wife was seasick, although their servants were attentive. The baby was fed on arrowroot and water three times a day plus rusks and a little gravy from the children's dinner and then was put to sleep during the day in the arms of Hutson or his wife or on the hen coop. He was teething, had a bowel complaint and developed a cough and swollen and sore hands and feet, thought to be due to the wet state of their cabin. Henty hoped a spell ashore at the Cape would cure him but his journal entries cease after nearing The Cape on 31 October until Monday 12 December 1836 when he records the death of their baby son on the previous Friday. Hutson had laid him out and made a little black coffin. There were several deaths, too, among the steerage passengers and when an Irishwoman died leaving a baby the Archdeacon promised the father a job on landing and offered to have the child taken care of but he refused to part with it. Before they reached The Cape, however, Henty described shipboard life, noting the tremendous noise of the ship's work, especially scraping the decks in the early hours of the morning, the food provided which he considered very nice - plenty of fresh meat with puddings, bread and biscuits, passing ships - one "having a blue streak painted round her denoting the death of the captain or owner, flying fish, shark, Portuguese "men of war" and other sea creatures.
William Henty
Part of Leake Papers
Letter written by William Wood dated 10 September 1836 regarding 41 bushels of wheat, newspapers and Mrs Woods kind regards
John Leake
Collection of letters written by George Andrew Gatenby (1846- 1870), to his family while he was a school in the U.K and in Hobart.
George Andrew Gatenby
Part of Leake Papers
Letter written by William Wood from Hawkridge, dated May 16,1836 regarding wheat, possibilty of selling of his estate to Mr Bryant and his wife very unwell
John Leake
Children's Schooling : correspondence
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letters to George Meredith and his wife, Mary, regarding their children's schooling.
George Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letter from T.W. Rowlands to Joseph Archer & George Meredith dated 13 January 1836. Judgement against them at suit of Nathaniel Thornton, payment £564 . 17. 4. debt due to Mrs Moore
George Meredith
Part of Gatenby Letters
Letters written by George Andrew Gatenby to his grandmother Mrs. C. Towart dated October 1863, and January 1868. Written at school in Franklin village (1863) and from St. John's College, Cambridge, describing his life there.
George Andrew Gatenby
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letters from Maria Meredith to parents dated 1837 - 1841. Letters from school or, later, her sisters' homes in Hobart from Maria Meredith (1824-1882) to her mother, Mary Meredith, and one to her father: school under Mrs Charlotte Betts, music lessons with Mrs Logan, new governess Mrs Home (July 1838), request to have singing lessons from Mrs Elliott (Oct 1841), health - influenza and erysipelas (Nov. 1837); family: birthday of Sabina Bell [niece] (May 1837), christening party of Charles Crofton Boyes (Dec. 1838); shopping for clothes etc.for mother and brothers and sisters, wax doll for Fanny's birthday (Nov. 1841); friends: Mrs Arthur Smith, Mrs Dobson, Gregsons, Alfred Stephens married Miss Bedford (July 1838); dances, Government House functions, horticultural show (Oct. 1841).grand regatta to be in December (Oct. 1838).
Maria Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letters to George Meredith to his wife, Mary, from Jane Patterson dated 13 Nov., and 16 Dec. 1837. Could instruct in French, Italian and Spanish languages and "the usual routine of a popular English education, including astronomy and the use of the globes", 18 years experience, salary £60 plus washing and travel expenses. (First letter addressed to Mrs Boyes).
George Meredith
Part of Leake Papers
Letter books containing copies of letters, extracts and notes on letters sent, mainly relating to business affairs of the Leake family.
John Leake