George Johnston letterbook, 1803-1807; includes some letters received by Johnston, 1804-1805
George Johnston letterbook, 1803-1807; includes some letters received by Johnston, 1804-1805
George Johnston letterbook, 1803-1807; includes some letters received by Johnston, 1804-1805
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
1803-1807
Call Numbers
SAFE/MLMSS 7199 (Safe 1/231)
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Formats
Physical Description
Contents
0.02 metres of textual material (1 box) - manuscript
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Issue Copy
Digitised : 2013
Finding aids
Read the transcription here: http://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/_transcript/2014/D06632/a482.html
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Contents
7 August 1803 - January 1807; Folio letterbook in contemporary binding of course linen, 78 pp. Contains draft letters in Johnston's hand, mostly signed; and 2 letters received by Johnston from Admiral John Schank.
7 August 1803; Letter addressed `Dear Sir' (Call No.: pp 1-2)
8 August 1803; Letter addressed `Dear Sir' (Call No.: pp 2-5)
Alternative Titles
Full title
George Johnston letterbook, 1803-1807; includes some letters received by Johnston, 1804-1805
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
A later letterbook of George Johnston, 1811-1812, is located at ML C474 (microfilm copy at CY 1411; original filed at Safe 1/232).
Microfilm available at CY 4303, frames 1 - 58
Digital order no:Album ID : 824021
Contextual Information
Source
Purchased from Hordern House, 2002.
Exhibited in
Administrative / Biographical history
George Johnston, marine, sailed to New South Wales with the First Fleet. In November 1788 he was placed in charge of establishing the settlement at Rose Hill (Parramatta). He often held postions of responsibility in the colony as, for example, Governor Phillip's adjutant of orders, Governor Hunter's aide-de-camp and as commanding officer during Lie...
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
SAFE/MLMSS 7199 (Safe 1/231)
Record Identifier
n7oVDyMn
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/n7oVDyMn
Other Identifiers
Reference code
423700
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