William Bligh - papers relating to Bligh estate, 1838-1840, 1844-1846

A 462

fonds

1838-1840, 1844-1846

440057

1 volume - 0.02
Textual Records
Textual Records - (printed)

For background information on the disposal of Bligh's Estate, see William Bligh - Papers of Bligh estate, 1818-1853.

Legal documents that pertain to the administration and sale of the estate amassed by William Bligh in New South Wales that include Copenhagen, Camperdown, Mount Betham, Simpson's Farm, and Tyler's Farm.
22 June 1838; Indenture between Elizabeth, Mary, Harriet Maria, and Jane Bligh [William Bligh's daughters and heirs] and Charles Hallett and Felix Slade regarding the trusteeship of lands in New South Wales with enclosures of certifications of marriage. Cover sheet states "Mrs Elizabeth Bligh and Others, to Charles Hallett, Esq. and Another / Copy conveyance ... / Battye, Fisher and Sudlow".
29 July 1839; "An Act for vesting the undivided sixth share of Ann Campbell Bligh, Spinster, a Lunatic, as one of the six Daughters and Coheiresses of William Bligh ... upon Trust for Sale" [printed].
30 Nov. 1839; Consent to sale of lands and hereditaments in New South Wales under Trust for Sale, with declaration of witness John E. Walters dated 7 Jan. 1840. Printed by Battye, Fisher, & Sudlow.
24 Jan. 1840; Charles Hallett and Felix Slade to Mess. Donaldson and Others, copy of power of Attorney to sell lands in New South Wales, with declaration of witness John James Joseph Sudlow dated 18 February [with alteration to March] 1840. Printed by Battye, Fisher & Sudlow. [2 copies]
27 April 1846 ; Indenture between Messrs Hallett and Slade and Mr John Icke. Kettle giving power of Attorney for disposal of Bligh Estate. Printed by Parry Long.

See also: A 5434/1-2 (CY 2124 & CY 2126): William Bligh - Papers of Bligh estate, from the Norton Smith & Co. Papers: (1) A 5434/1 - Papers re Bligh estate, 1818-1853 (49 documents), including William Bligh's Will, 1818 [microfilm copy at CY 2124: frames 1-457; Will is at frames 5-10]; (2) A 5434/2 - Papers re Bligh estate, 1838-1851 (30 documents) [microfilm copy at CY 2126: frames 1-299]. Preservation microfilm copies made Feb.- Mar. 1991.
See also: MLMSS 347/1-2 (CY 4481): Bligh Family - Legal documents (2 deeds), 1847, 1849, re lands and hereditaments of William Bligh deceased, in New South Wales [microfilm copy at CY 4481: frames 1-33]. Preservation microfilm copy made May 2005.

D.S. Mitchell bookplate inside front cover.