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Title
Philip Gidley King letterbooks, 1788-1808
Creator
Philip Gidley King, 1758-1808
Call number
MLMSS 582
Level of description
fonds
Date

1788-1808
Type of material
Textual Records
Reference code
422009
Issue Copy
Microfilm : CY 3490, frames 1-145 (MLMSS 582)
Physical Description
1 box of textual material
Scope and Content
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
Description source

Information upgraded from Manuscripts Leaf Catalogue No. 1 (4-90B) as part of the eRecords Project, 2011-2012
Name
Buffalo (Ship)
Investigator (Ship)
Subject
Norfolk Island--History.
Ships.
Shipping.
Governors--New South Wales--Correspondence.

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