Will 1905 Oct. 3 [manuscript] / David Scott Mitchell. 1907.

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Will 1905 Oct. 3 [manuscript] / David Scott Mitchell. 1907.

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Will of David Scott Mitchell in which, along with various other legacies, he bequeathed his book & manuscript, etc. collection along with thirty thousand pounds (altered to seventy thousand pounds in the codicil) to the Public Library of New South Wales in order to create the Mitchell Library.

10 leaves ; 33 cm.

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