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Papers comprising illuminated address from Glenelg Town Council decorated with arms and with vignette of 'The Old Gum Tree' by W.G.P. Joyner 1895; illuminated address from Strathalbyn Town and District Councils decorated with vignettes of kangaroos, church and pastoral scene by F. Buring 1896; obituary reprinted from The Times accompanied by note from Lady Victoria Buxton. Manuscript and printed.

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Buxton, Thomas Fowell, Sir, 1786-1845

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Thomas Fowell Buxton was born on April 1, 1786 in Essex, England. He graduated from Trinity College, Dublin with high honors. Buxton's interest in prison reform led him to publish a book entitled Inquiry into Prison Discipline, based on his inspection of London's Newgate Prison. In 1822 Buxton succeeded William Wilberforce as leader of the campaign in the House of Commons for the abolition of slavery in the British colonies. He joined Wilberforce and others in founding the British and Foreign An...