Series 07: James Luttrell - letter received from Henry Waterhouse 14 April 1790

Waterhouse family papers, together with papers of George Bass and Sarah Bass

Autograph letter signed by Henry Waterhouse, Sydney Cove, Port Jackson, to the Hon. James Luttrell. Waterhouse gives a detailed account of events in Port Jackson and Norfolk Island. He describes the devastating effects of smallpox on the Aboriginal population, mentioning Harrabanu [Arabanoo], Benalong [Bennelong], Nanbarry [Nanbaree], and Aborough [Abaroo or Booron], and his exploration of Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River in a party led by Governor Arthur Phillip. He also gives a first hand account of the wreck of the Sirius at Norfolk Island.

Series 07: James Luttrell - letter received from Henry Waterhouse 14 April 1790

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