Letter from Peter Heywood to Capt. Jeffrey Raigersfeld, 24 Nov. 1808, and letter to Charles Rumker, 16 Sept. 1826

24 Nov. 1808;  Holograph letter to Capt. Jeff Raigersfeld written from HMS Donegal, Torbay, where Heywood was serving with the Channel Fleet under Lord Gambier. He writes of mutual acquaintenances who served in the 'Vestal', mentions his sketching and refers to his sister Nessy's 'little Book' about his part in the mutiny on the Bounty.   (Call No.: Ah 54 Item 1)
16 Sept. 1826;  Holograph letter to Charles Rumker written from Highgate. Referring to Rumker's disagreement with Governor Thomas Brisbane over a land title, Heywood advises Rumker that he (Heywood) has taken up the matter with Alexander McLeay who is to go to New South Wales as Colonial Secretary to newly appointed Governor Ralph Darling. Heywood reports Brisbane's retirement to Scotland, William Fitzwilliam Owen's return from surveying the coast of Africa and William Parry's plan to travel to the North Pole. He also refers to Rumker's scientific and farming endeavours.  (Call No.: Ah 54 Item 2)

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