Letters, 1828-1835 [manuscript]. 1828-1835.

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Letters, 1828-1835 [manuscript]. 1828-1835.

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28 letters with respect to the early history of the Swan River settlement to his brother George Collie, written prior to departure and on board the "Sulphur", from King George Sound and from Perth; letter to Margaret Collie (Dec. 1832); draft of letter setting out conditions under which he would be prepared to serve the Viceroy of Egypt for three years to make a survey of Egypt (undated)

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Sulphur (Ship)

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Collie, Alexander, 1793-1835

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Physician and explorer. After studying medicine at Edinburgh University he entered the Royal Navy as surgeon on H.M.S. "Blossum". In 1828, he was appointed to H.M.S. "Sulphur", which was to convey Captain Stirling to Swan River. He explored the country around Perth, then later sailed down the south-west coast. In May 1831, he was sent to King George Sound as Government Resident and medical officer. In 1832, he returned to Perth as colonial surgeon. He died at King George Sound on 5 November 1835...