Papers of the Eyre family, 1867-1903 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 1181388
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Eyre family
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1867-1903
- 1 cm. (1 folder)
- Summary:
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Collection includes a letter written by Mrs E. J. Eyre during the rebellion in Jamaica, 4 letters written to Edward John Eyre in 1867 concerning his legal case and a newspaper cutting relating to the decision of Parliament to pay Eyre's legal fees. Also 2 letters written to May Eyre, one from her father, E. J. Eyre, concerning family finances and one from W. Ormond, her uncle, in Napier, N.Z., 1903.
- Biography/History:
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Edward John Eyre (1815-1901) was an explorer and a magistrate in Australia. He later became Governor of Jamaica. His actions in suppressing a revolt in 1864 brought him much criticism and prolonged legal action.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 1195.
- Cited In:
- Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; A647.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1867-1903
- Other authors/contributors:
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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