New South Wales Corps - Orderly book, Norfolk Island, 27 July 1808 - 29 Oct. 1809
New South Wales Corps - Orderly book, Norfolk Island, 27 July 1808 - 29 Oct. 1809
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Full title
Author / Creator
Date
1808-1809
Call Numbers
C 119
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Physical Description
Contents
1 volume - 0.02 Meters
Textual Records - (manuscript)
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Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Issue Copy
Microfilm : CY 1086, frames 27-69 (C 119)
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Scope and Contents
Contents
Bound volume containing standing, general and regimental orders for the New South Wales Corps at Norfolk Island. Many entries comprise daily parole and countersign passwords. Includes orders issued by Joseph Foveaux, John Piper and William Paterson.
Alternative Titles
Full title
New South Wales Corps - Orderly book, Norfolk Island, 27 July 1808 - 29 Oct. 1809
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
This volume is listed in the Manuscripts Index Card Catalogue as: Norfolk Island, General orders of the NSW Corps, 27 July 1808-29 Oct. 1809.
Includes David Scott Mitchell signature and bookplate. Bound by Corbett Book Binder, Sydney.
Contextual Information
Source
Bequeathed by David Scott Mitchell in 1907
Administrative / Biographical history
The New South Corps was raised in 1789. The first contingent arrived in Sydney with the Second Fleet in June 1790. In addition to defending the colony from foreign attack, the Corps' duties included supervising convicts, guarding government buildings and assisting settlers and convicts in emergencies. Officers served as district magistrates, juror...
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
C 119
Record Identifier
9WZMg5GY
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9WZMg5GY
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Reference code
447429
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