Letters 1800 Aug.-1802 Feb. [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 3008187
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Scott, Robert, active 1800-1801
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1800-1802
- 10 letters.
- Summary:
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Ten letters written by Robert Scott. Some describe the voyage from Cowes to Port Jackson on board the Cornwallis between Nov. 1800 - June 1801, while others were written before setting sail.
- Biography/History:
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Robert Scott was fifth mate on the Convict ship Earl Cornwallis.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 1898.
- One letter is a xerox copy of the original.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-573731996
- Original in private ownership.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1800-1801
- Occupation:
- Sailors
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Since 1872 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1801
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1802
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