- Bib ID:
- 2216561
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Moger, Ellen
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- Summary:
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Photocopy of part of a handwritten letter, plus photocopy of complete typescript transcription of letter. This letter was written by Ellen Moger, the great-grand-mother of the donor, to her parents over a period from 28 January to 18 March 1840, describing the tragic voyage in which three of her children died -only a few of the total number of deaths during the voyage. The letter continues to describe living and working conditions in early Adelaide, the climate and abundance of insects.
- Biography/History:
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The Moger family emigrated from London on the sailing ship Moffat on 26 August 1839 and arrived at Port Adelaide on 19 December 1839.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 5919.
- Photocopy.
- Original held in private ownership
- Subject:
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- Time Coverage:
- 1840-1840
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Since 1910 [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):
- 1840
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1840
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