Volume 01 Item 01: William Thomas journal, January - July, 1839 and associated papers, 1834-1838

William Thomas papers, 1834-1868, 1902

Journal, January-July 1839 with sermon preached by Rev. T. Sanders, 14/10/1838; minutes of first meeting of Australian Aborigines Protection Society, 16/10/1838;  Copy of letter from J.D. Lang to T.F. Buxton, 10/6/1834; specimen of the composition of an Aboriginal native of Van Diemen's Land located on Flinders Island, 17/10/1837; Copies of correspondence between G.A. Robinson and Colonial Secretary of Van Diemen's Land. 1835; Report on Aborigines in Sydney 1838 & Lord Glenelg's despatch, 12/10/1838.

Contains two Aboriginal word lists at end of journal, one titled 'Waworong Names' and the other, 'Taken while in the Encampment July 1839'. Journal also contains occasional items of vocabulary throughout, including names.

Volume 01 Item 01: William Thomas journal, January - July, 1839 and associated papers, 1834-1838

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