Journal of Joseph Pettingell, 1834

Bib ID:
6333439
Format:
Manuscript
Author:
Pettingell, Joseph, 1799-1859
Online Version:
National Library of Australia digitised item. MS 10126 copy
Access Conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.
Description:
  • [1834]
  • 0.40 meters (1 small phase box)
Summary:

MS 10126 comprises an 87 page journal hand written and illustrated by Joseph Pettingell as he sailed with his family on the 'Thomas Laurie' which left London on 17 March 1834 and arrived in Hobart on 4 September 1834. Pettingell travelled under his wife's maiden name of Linden. The journal mentions other passengers by name and describes the weather conditions, the activities of the crew and shipboard meals, life in Hobart Town and contains 25 illustrations including 18 watercolours and several line drawings (1 packet).

Biography/History:

Joseph Pettingell was born in Barkway, Hertfordshire, on 3 July 1799 and died at Camperdown, New South Wales, on 13 January 1859.

Notes:
  • Manuscript reference number: MS 10126.
  • Associated materials: A typed transcript of Joseph Pettingell's journal is held at MS 9399.
  • MS 10126 copy Also available online https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-234988854
Subject:
Time Coverage:
1834
Occupation:
Immigrants
Terms of Use:
Copying permitted for research purposes.
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