Logbook 1838 Apr.-1838 Sept. [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2084065
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Smith, John, Surgeon
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1838
- 1 v.
- Summary:
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Logbook kept by Smith during the voyage of the Clyde from Kingston, Ireland to Sydney, New South Wales. It describes the living conditions of the 235 male convicts, his treatment of their illnesses and the arrival of the ship at Port Jackson. In the front of the volume are 8 loose items of personal documents and correspondence relating to John Smith.
- Biography/History:
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John Smith joined the crew of the convict ship Clyde as surgeon superintendent in 1838.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 6169.
- Available also on microfilm.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-609772310
- Microfilm located at Mfm M1135.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1838-1838
- Occupation:
- Ship physicians
- Copyright:
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Out of Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Since 1908 [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):
- 1838
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1838
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