Letterbooks [manuscript].

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Letterbooks [manuscript].

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Pt. 1: 'Contents of publick letterbook left with J. Sykes.' A detailed summary in King's hand, 12 Feb. 1788-25 Sept. 1797. At back: copies of King's orders on Norfolk Island, Jan.-Oct. 1796. Pt. 2: Letter book re Newcastle (copies of instructions, letters to commandant and surgeon) July 1801-Dec. 1805. Pt. 3: Letter book, Oct. 1802-Jan. 1808, concerning H.M.S. Buffalo, Investigator and other naval vessels, with copies of memoranda, orders, etc. and list of surveys Aug. 1803-Aug. 1807.

3 v. (1 box).

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King, Philip Gidley, 1758-1808

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Third Governor of New South Wales. Was Superintendent at Norfolk Island from 1788 and in 1791 was appointed Lieutenant-governor of Norfolk Island. From the description of Letter [manuscript] : Norfolk Island, to Lord Sydney. 1792. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225744308 Captain King was commandant and later Lieut. Governor of Norfolk Island from 1788 to 1779. He took up appointment as Governor of N.S.W. in September 1800. From the description of Lett...

Investigator (Ship)

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Buffalo (Ship)

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In 1836 the HMS Buffalo carried the first Governor and first settlers to the new colony of South Australia. From the description of Letter [manuscript]. 1837. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225840460 ...