Waterhouse family papers, together with papers of George Bass and Sarah Bass
Waterhouse family papers, together with papers of George Bass and Sarah Bass
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
1782-1819
Call Numbers
MLMSS 6544 (Safe 1/187)
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Formats
Physical Description
Contents
0.34 metres of textual material (1 box) - manuscript
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Arrangement
This collection comprises 11 record series. You may navigate to a more detailed description of each series from this record.
Access and use
Issue Copy
Microfilm : CY 3970, frames 1-559 (MLMSS 6544/1-10, filed at Safe 1/187).
Microfilm : MLMSS 6544/11, filed at Safe 1/187).
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Contents
The Waterhouse family papers include letters and other documents relating to the early settlement and exploration of New South Wales. They are described in the following series:
SERIES 1
William Waterhouse - papers, 1782-1803.
SERIES 2
Susanna Waterhouse - papers, 1785-1800.
SERIES 3
Henry Waterhouse - papers, 1786-18...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Waterhouse family papers, together with papers of George Bass and Sarah Bass
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Microfilm copies of the papers are available for reference at the Mitchell Library, and at the following libraries: Central Western Co-operative Public Library, Orange; Shoalhaven City Library, Nowra; Macquarie Regional Library, Dubbo; Wollongong City Library; Wagga Wagga City Library; Broken Hill City Library. The microfilm may be purchased by con...
Contextual Information
Source
Acquired from Christie's London auction, 8 April 1998; formerly in the possession of the Pownall family
Administrative / Biographical history
William Waterhouse (1752?-1822) was a page to the Duke of Cumberland. He married Susanna Brewer (1745?-1815) and they had twelve children including Henry, a naval officer, and Elizabeth, who married George Bass.
Henry Waterhouse (1770-1812) joined the navy before he was eleven years old. He served on several ships, and in 1786 was appointe...
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
MLMSS 6544 (Safe 1/187)
Record Identifier
9WZDEwKY
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9WZDEwKY
Other Identifiers
Reference code
379734
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