[Letters of George Morton] : [to his mother and sisters, 1852, during a voyage from Plymouth to Melbourne on the ship Blackwall, and after his arrival in Victoria] / by George Morton. 1852.

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[Letters of George Morton] : [to his mother and sisters, 1852, during a voyage from Plymouth to Melbourne on the ship Blackwall, and after his arrival in Victoria] / by George Morton. 1852.

Letters describing life on board the ship Blackwall. Detailed descriptions of cabin conditions, food, wrecks seen, impressions of Port Phillip. Also describes life in Melbourne - cost of accommodation and food. Life in "Canvas Town" in tents, and at the Diggings at Mt. Alexander (Castlemaine).

11 leaves ; 30 cm.

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Morton, George, 1828-1867.

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Blackwall (Ship)

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