John Harris - Papers, 1791-1837
John Harris - Papers, 1791-1837
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
1791-1837
Call Numbers
A 1597
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Reference Code
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Physical Description
Contents
1 folder - 0.02 Meters
Textual Records
Textual Records - (printed)
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Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Issue Copy
Microfilm : CY 157, frames 854-887 (A 1597).
Photocopy : xerox copy made from microfilm.
Finding aids
Read the transcription here: http://archival-classic.sl.nsw.gov.au/_transcript/2017/D00007/a1369.html
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Contents
20 March 1791; Letter, signed by John Harris, to an unnamed correspondent. Harris describes the settlements at Port Jackson, Rose Hill [Parramatta] and Norfolk Island; the appearance and habits of the Aboriginal inhabitants of Port Jackson and the spearing of Governor Arthur Phillip at Manly; birds, animals and plants at Sydney and Norfolk Islan...
Alternative Titles
Full title
John Harris - Papers, 1791-1837
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Digital order no:Album ID : 823584
Contextual Information
Source
Letters presented by J.P. Thompson in 1921; Justice of the Peace documents presented by Mr Davey in 1933
Administrative / Biographical history
John Harris (1754-1838), surgeon, arrived in Sydney on the 'Surprize' in June 1790. In 1793 he bought James Ruse's farm and built Experiment Farm Cottage. He was made a magistrate in 1800.
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
A 1597
Record Identifier
Yj7dzlD9
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/Yj7dzlD9
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Reference code
446754
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