Guide to the Papers of William Hamilton, 1835-1853

Summary

Collection number:

MS 2117

Creator:

Hamilton, William and Hamilton, Mary, Miss

Extent:

0.69 metres and (8 folders + 2 folios)

Language:

English

Availability:

Available

Access conditions:

Available for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:

1. Diary, May-November 1837 describing Hamilton's voyage to Australia on the North Briton, his journey from Hobart town to Sydney and from Sydney to Goulburn where he was appointed as Presbyterian Minister. 2. Private Journal with infrequent entries, 1840-1853 and later entries 3. Journal in which Hamilton recorded his work as minister in Goulburn and district, 1838-1845. 4. Private journal with infrequent introspective entries, 1835-1938. 5. Correspondence 1839-1846 and a letter with signaturesof Hamilton's parishioners. 6. Printeditem: Hamilton, William. Practical discourse: the obligation of the Scottish Presbyterian Church.. Sydney, printed by Kemp and Fairfax, 1843.

Indexed terms

Names:

Hamilton, Mary, Miss

Location of this collection:

National Library of Australia

Parkes Place

Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

Contact:

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