Collection 1: Matthew Flinders papers, 1798-1821

sub-fonds

1798-1821

Textual Records, Graphic Materials, Watercolours, Paintings, Objects

153830

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Textual Records
Paintings
Objects
Textual Records - (printed)

This collection consists of the following series of manuscripts, charts, pictures and realia. You may navigate to a more detailed description of each series from this record.
MANUSCRIPTS
1798-1799; 'Narrative of the expedition of the Colonial Sloop Norfolk, from Port Jackson through the strait which seperates Van Diemens Land from New Holland; and thence round the South Cape back to Port Jackson, Completing the circumnavigation of the former island, With some remarks on the coasts and Harbours by Mathw. Flinders 2nd. Lt. H.M.S Reliance'
1799; 'Journal in the Norfolk Sloop by Flinders in part'
1801-1803; Journals on the Investigator (2 volumes)
1803-1814; Private journal
1801-1821; Private Letterbooks, 1801-1814 (3 volumes) including letters from Ann Flinders, 1814-1821
1805-1807; 'Public Letters written to the secretary of the Admiralty, to other boards, officers etc, and Orders given on various occasions by Matthew Flinders Esq.'
ca. 1809-1814; Rough draft of fragments of a 'Voyage to Terra Australis'
1805; Memorial to the Comte de Fleurieu
1813; Letter from Sir John Franklin to Ann Flinders
CHARTS
1781; 'A correct map of the African islands of Bourbon, and Mauritius or the Isle of France'.
1799; 'A topographical plan of the settlements of New South Wales, including Port Jackson, Botany Bay and Broken Bay surveyed by Messrs. Grimes & Flinders; communicated by Lt. Col. Paterson of the New South Wales Corps'
1801; 'Chart of part of the Coast of New South Wales from Ram Head to Northumberland Isles, by Matthew Flinders, 2nd. Lieut. of H.M.S. Reliance 1800'
1801; 'A chart of Bass's Strait between New South Wales and Van-Diemen's Land explored by Matt.w Flinders 2nd. Lieut. of his Majesty's ship Reliance by order of His Excellency Governor Hunter, 1798-9'
1801; 'Twofold Bay on the east coast of N.w South Wales examined by M. Flinders and R. Simpson Octob. 1798'
1801; 'Port Dalrymple on the north coast of Van Diemen's Land as surveyed in the Norfolk sloop by M. Flinders ... Nov. and Dec. by A. Arrowsmith'
1801; 'Western Port on the south coast of N.w South wales from Mr. Bass's eyesketch 1798'
1801; 'The Southernmost of Furneaux's Islands by M. Flinders, 2nd Lieut. of H.M.S. Reliance'
1814; 'General Chart of Terra Australis or Australia: showing the parts explored between 1798 and 1803 by M. Flinders Commr. of H.M.S. Investigator'.
PICTURES
ca. 1800; Watercolour miniature portrait of Matthew Flinders
REALIA
1783-1800; Naval dress sword - cutlass type: said to have belonged to Matthew Flinders
ca. 1800; Sextant made by Watkins
ca. 1800; Bicorn, or cocked hat, belonging to Matthew Flinders
1800; Cabin plate of the 'Investigator'
1801; White metal medal commemorating return to health of King George III
ca. 1812; Naval coat or sash badge, belonging to Matthew Flinders
1800-1830; Collection of realia relating to Matthew and Ann Flinders including wooden chess set and box; shaving brush; shaving mirror; small glass dish; cardboard box containing pressed flowers, locks of hair, single pair of cuff links and a verse written by Ann Flinders; miniature writing box containing a pencil.

Archived at: https://web.archive.org/web/20071023033356/www.sl.nsw.gov.au/flinders/archive.html

Previously titled: James Fairfax Matthew Flinders Electronic Archive (amended April 2025).

The cataloguing of this collection was generously sponsored by James Fairfax, AO.