Letters [manuscript]. 1786-1791.

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Letters [manuscript]. 1786-1791.

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Three letters to the Rev. Edward Griffin from Wilkinson which contain references to the appointment and work of Richard Johnson, (1753-1827) the first clergyman in Australia and Chaplain to NSW from 1786.

1 v. (6 p.)

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Griffin, Edward Dorr, 1770-1837

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Wilkinson, Watts, 1755-1840

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Johnson, Richard, 1755-1827

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First clergyman in Australia and pioneer farmer. He arrived with the First Fleet and stayed for over 12 years. See Australian Encyclopedia, v. 5, p. 136-8. From the description of Plans [manuscript]. 1793. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225828128 Johnson was appointed chaplin at NSW in 1786 and sailed with the first fleet arriving at Port Jackson on 26 January 1788. From the description of Will [manuscript]. 1827. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat recor...