George Cox correspondence, 1846-1867

MLMSS 1150

fonds

1846-1867

422144

Microfilm : CY 2590, frames 104-371 (MLMSS 1150)

1 volume
Textual Records - (manuscript)

George Cox (1795-1868), was born in England, son of William Cox (1764-1837) and his wife Rebecca. He travelled to Australia with his family in 1799 when his father, William, was commissioned a lieutenant in the NSW Corps. George Cox was the owner of 'Winbourne', Mulgoa, a pastoral property and vineyard. His eldest son, George Henry Cox (1824-1901), owned 'Burrundulla', Mudgee and was a member of the NSW Legislative Assembly (1856-1859) and the NSW Legislative Council (1863-1901).

1846-1867; Correspondence, being ms. letters sent to his sons, mainly George Henry Cox; including some also addressed to Archy; and a letter received (1) by George Cox from J. Cracroft Wilson, 1858. The letters sent mainly concern pastoral activities at 'Winbourne' with some reference to 'Burrundulla' and to family matters. (Call No.: CY 2590)

Information upgraded from Manuscripts Leaf Catalogue No. 1 (6-330B) as part of the eRecords Project, 2011-2012

This collection was listed in 2004 as part of the Sesquicentenary of Responsible Government in NSW 1856-2006 Project.
A second microfilm copy is held at MAV / FM4 / 2349