Papers. ca. 1899.

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Papers. ca. 1899.

Two undated, unsigned manuscript items presumed to have been written by Lord Tennyson. The notes are written on paper marked Government House, Adelaide and probably date from around 1899, when Tennyson was Governor of South Australia. Reference is made to the South African War and the forthcoming opening of the Commonwealth Parliament.

2 items (2 p.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7067008

Libraries Australia

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