Letters, 1852-1854 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 1388889
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Watson family
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1852-1854
- 1 cm. (1 folder)
- Summary:
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1. Letter, 19 Nov. 1852, Melbourne, from Moses Watson to his brother. 2. Letter, 26 Dec. 1852, Fryers Creek Goldfields, from Anthony Watson to his father. 3. Letter, 28 Jan. 1854, Melbourne, from Anthony Watson to his parents. 4. Letter, 24 Nov. 1854, Melbourne, from [Anthony Watson] to his parents. the letters describe gold minig methods on the Victorian goldfields, conditions in Australia including the cost of commodities and housing, the availability of work, wages and agricultural propects. Mention is made of other immigrants.
- Biography/History:
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Moses Watson emigrated from Kirkoswald, County of Cumberland, to Australia in 1852 with his family on the "Fanny". His nephews Anthony and George came with him.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 8566.
- Photocopies.
- Originals in private ownership
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1852-1854
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- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Since 1924 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1854
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1854
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