Edwin Lee papers, 10 March 1858-23 November 1861, 7 April 1910
Edwin Lee papers, 10 March 1858-23 November 1861, 7 April 1910
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10 March 1858-23 November 1861, 7 April 1910
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MLMSS 9491
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0.16 metres of textual material (1 box)
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The letters describe the Lee family's voyage on the Electra in May 1858 and their life in early Sydney with descriptions of George St., the buildings, the people and employment situation and mentions a well known resident `Ricketty Dick' in his letter to Polly, 8 May 1859. Edwin Lee also describes his early employment as a confectioner then later a...
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Edwin Lee papers, 10 March 1858-23 November 1861, 7 April 1910
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Copy of transcriptions typed by Gillian Robertson available with the letters
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Gillian Robertson
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Edwin Lee emigrated from England to Australia with his wife Mary and daughters, departing for Sydney on the Electra in May 1858. Edwin was first employed in Sydney as a confectioner then later as a postmaster and school master in Watson's Bay. The family moved from South Head in Sydney after Edwin Lee obtained higher qualifications as a teacher emp...
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MLMSS 9491
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npAdQjA1
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/npAdQjA1
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1128305
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