Wentworth family - Papers, 1674-1943
Wentworth family - Papers, 1674-1943
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Date
1674-1943
Call Numbers
MLMSS 8
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Physical Description
Contents
0.6 metres of textual material (4 boxes, 1 portfolio)
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Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Issue Copy
Microfilm : Items 13-14 & 22 could not be filmed due to their format and physical condition.
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Scope and Contents
Contents
Guide compiled in the Mitchell Library (4ff) (Call No.: MLMSS 8/1)
I. PAPERS OF D'ARCY WENTWORTH, 1799-1823
1799-1823; Papers include letter from Macquarie 1815 and articles of agreement with G. Blaxland, 1807 (Call No.: MLMSS 8/1)
II. PAPERS OF WILLIAM CHARLES WENTWORTH, 1816-1873
1816-1873; Papers include will, 1864;...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Wentworth family - Papers, 1674-1943
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Author / Creator
Notes
General note
This collection was listed as part of the Sesquicentenary of Responsible Government in NSW 1856-2006 Project.
Guide compiled in Mitchell Library (4 ff.)
Contextual Information
Source
Presented by Mrs F.D. Wentworth in 1952
Administrative / Biographical history
D'Arcy Wentworth (ca.1762-1827), medical practitioner, was born near Portadowm, Ireland. He came to Australia in 1790 on the ship 'Neptune'. He travelled to Norfolk Island where he was appointed an assistant in the hospital and later superintendant of convicts. He returned to Sydney in 1796. Wentworth was appointed principal surgeon of the Civil M...
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Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
MLMSS 8
Record Identifier
nM7lQQLY
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/nM7lQQLY
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Reference code
422171
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