New South Wales Corps - Orderly book, Norfolk Island, 27 July 1808 - 29 Oct. 1809

C 119

fonds

1808-1809

447429

Microfilm : CY 1086, frames 27-69 (C 119)

1 volume - 0.02 Meters
Textual Records - (manuscript)

The New South Corps was raised in 1789. The first contingent arrived in Sydney with the Second Fleet in June 1790. In addition to defending the colony from foreign attack, the Corps' duties included supervising convicts, guarding government buildings and assisting settlers and convicts in emergencies. Officers served as district magistrates, jurors and public servants. The commanding officer held the title of Lieutenant Governor and was expected to take command in the event of the Governor's absence or ill-health. In 1809 the Corps became the 102nd Regiment of Foot. The following year the regiment was withdrawn from New South Wales and replaced by the 73rd Regiment of Foot which arrived with Lachlan Macquarie in April 1810. Source: 'A Colonial Regiment: New Sources relating to the New South Wales Corps, 1789-1810', edited by Pamela Statham, 1922 (Mitchell Library location REF 1 Q356.189/1).

Bound volume containing standing, general and regimental orders for the New South Wales Corps at Norfolk Island. Many entries comprise daily parole and countersign passwords. Includes orders issued by Joseph Foveaux, John Piper and William Paterson.

This volume is listed in the Manuscripts Index Card Catalogue as: Norfolk Island, General orders of the NSW Corps, 27 July 1808-29 Oct. 1809.
Includes David Scott Mitchell signature and bookplate. Bound by Corbett Book Binder, Sydney.