Diaries and papers of Samuel Rawson, 1831-1857 [manuscript]

Bib ID:
1801610
Format:
Manuscript
Author:
Rawson, Samuel, 1819-1882
Related Online Resources:
Supplementary finding aid at National Library of Australia
Description:
  • [1831-1857]
  • 3.3 metres. (10 folders) + 1 folio.
Summary:

MS 204 comprises: Journal of a voyage from England to Sydney on the Florentia; Journal of an expedition after some Van Diemen's Aboriginal Australians; Diary covering the years 1831-1841; Diary for years 1843-1845, contains journal of a voyage to England in the ship Thomas Coutts; Diary for years 1846-1847 contains notes on the voyage to India in the ship Ann; Notebook covering 1848-1857; Miscellaneous items include hotel bills, silk play bill, plan of the Florentia and Thomas Coutts and maps of Adelaide.

Biography/History:

Born in1819, Samuel Rawson came to Australia in 1838 aboard the Florentia, after trying sheep farming he obtained a commission in the Army in 1839. He went to India with his regiment in 1842.

Notes:
  • Manuscript reference no. : MS 204.
  • Available for research. Not for loan.
  • Parts of the collection available on microfilm in the National Library of Australia at mfm G 8408-8409.
  • Hotel bills photocopies available for reference.
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Occupation:
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