Hamilton Hume correspondence, 1810-1867, with associated papers, 1910-1919

Ah 12

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1810-1867, 1910-1919

441835

Microfilm : Correspondence, 1810-67, with associated papers, 1910-19).

0.01 metres of textual material (1 folder) - manuscript, typescript

Hamilton Hume was born near Parramatta in 1797. His parents moved to Appin in 1812. His first journey of exploration to the Berrima district in 1814 was followed by others to Lake Bathurst, Goulburn Plains, Jervis Bay, Clyde River and Yass Plains. In 1824 he was joined by William Hovell in their famous expedition to Port Phillip. He was appointed to Charles Sturt's journey into the interior in 1828. After Hovell was feted on a visit to Geelong in 1853, Hume became convinced that his contribution to the discovery of Victoria had been overlooked. In 1855 he released a pamphlet setting out his version of the 1824-25 expedition. Hovell replied with a publication of his own.

4 Sept. 1834; Autograph letter signed, from Hume, Appin, to William E. Riley, concerning an account for money owed by Riley. (Call No.: Ah 12/1)

18 Oct. 1834; Autograph letter signed, from Hume, Appin, to William E. Riley, concerning horses and rams on their properties. (Call No.: Ah 12/2)

24 Feb. - 17 Mar. 1855; Typescript copies of letters between Hume and William Hovell concerning the dispute between them, including 2 letters to John Scarr (Call No.: Ah 12/3)

4 Dec. 1828; Autograph letter signed, from Hume, Wellington Valley, to an unknown person. Hume describes part of his exploration with Charles Sturt, commenting on Oxley's discoveries and mentioning Dr McLeod and astronomer James Dunlop. Together with a note by F.M. Bladen, 15 July 1910, explaining that Mr Howe, mentioned in the letter, was a resident of Singleton and Mrs Dight was Hume's mother-in-law. (Call No.: Ah 12/4)

12 June 1867; Autograph letter signed, from Hume, Cooma, Yass, probably to William Westgarth who in 1856 revised James Bonwick's 'Discovery and Settlement of Port Phillip'. Hume discusses John Batman, John Pascoe Fawkner and William Buckley and states that in his opinion Batman should be regarded as the founder of Victoria. (Call No.: Ah 12/5)

1 Aug. 1914; Autograph letter signed, from J.F.H. Mitchell, 'Ravenshoe', Ravenswood, Victoria, to Dr Andrews, giving the location of Hume's crossing of the Hume River so that a memorial can be erected; with manuscript map. (Call No.: Ah 12/6)

18 Nov. 1810; Autograph letter signed, from J. Kennedy (Hume's maternal grandfather), to Hume, mainly concerning family affairs. (Call No.: Ah 12/7)

Negative photocopy of letter from J. Kennedy to Hume (Call No.: Ah 12/8)

24 Jan. 1854; Autograph letter signed, from Hume, Yass, to William Hovell expressing the view that his part in their expedition has been insufficiently recognised. (Call No.: Ah 12/9)

after 1844; Map of land at Yass showing Hume's holdings and that of surrounding landholders. Inscribed by Hume on verso: 'Map of My Lands, Yass'. (Call No.: Ah 12/10)

9 June 1919; Typescript letter from the Rev. S.M. Johnstone, Parramatta, to Miss G. Hendy-Pooley informing her that the record of Hume's baptism shows his Christian name as 'Hamilton' only. (Call No.: Ah 12/11)

21 Apr. 1855; Autograph letter signed, from Hume, Cooma, Yass, to Charles Throsby Smith of Wollongong, mainly concerning personal matters. (Call No.: Ah 12/12)

16 Mar. 1911; Memo from Rev. James Steele, Presbyterian Church, Lindfield NSW, to Curiosity Shop, Browns River, Hobart Tasmania, enclosing the letter dated 21 Apr. 1855 from Hume to Throsby Smith. (Call No.: Ah 12/13)