Papers of John Grant. 1769-1810.

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Papers of John Grant. 1769-1810.

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This collection consists chiefly of letters by Grant to his mother and sister in England, 1803-1810, and a journal, Jan. 1805 - March 1810, written in French and transcribed and translated by W.S. Hill-Reid, Yvonne Cramer and others. The letters and journal contain detailed accounts of Grant's experiences in the colony and descriptions of the people and places he encountered, including Simeon Lord, John Palmer, Governor Bligh, and Vaucluse House. The collection also includes Grant's "Bond of union", 1805, his instrument of protest that resulted in his deportation to Norfolk Island. Also included in the collection are petitions ; certificates, legal documents; correspondence with Robert Campbell, 1806-1807; a notebook, 1809; poetry, 1804-1805; and other papers. The collection was discovered in the vaults of Lloyd's Bank in London by Mr W.S. Hill-Reid.

20 cm. (2 boxes)

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Vaucluse House (N.S.W.)

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Grant, John, 1776-

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John Grant was an educated convict and minor poet who arrived in New South Wales in 1804 on the Coromandel. Despite his privileged treatment he chose to express public criticism of Governor King, his officials and the convict system. As punishment he was deported to Norfolk Island. Subdued, he returned to Sydney in 1808 and became a Chaplain at Newcastle. In 1811 he was pardoned by Governor Macquarie and returned to England. From the description of Papers of John Grant. 1769-1810. (L...

Lord, Simeon, 1771-1840.

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Arrived Sydney 1791 as convict with 7 years to serve. Was emancipated early and became a wealthy entrepreneur, and eventually owned a great deal of property. Raised a notable family. From the description of Papers. 1822-1908. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225825522 ...

Hill-Reid, W. S

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Bligh, William, 1754-1817

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Epithet: Captain; of Add MS 31865 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000126.0x00033e Bligh was an officer of the British Royal Navy and colonial administrator. He is best known for the famous mutiny that occurred against his command aboard HMAV Bounty. After the Bounty mutiny he became Governor of New South Wales. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1958. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record...

Cramer, Yvonne

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Campbell, Robert.

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Palmer, John, 1767-1836

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