John Alexander letterbook, copies of letters to W. C. Wentworth, 24 May 1854-10 June 1858

MLMSS 3843

fonds

1854-1858

932034

Microfilm : CY 4424

1 volume of textual material

A director of the Bank of New South Wales, John Alexander acted as W. C. Wentworth's agent in Australia wile the latter was overseas and wrote regularly to England to inform Wentworth of his financial and business dealings in N.S.W.

The letters give details of the nature and conduct of Wentworth's business affairs including property dealings, lawsuits, sales of wool, cattle and timber, and investments in companies such as the Wentworth Gold Co., Bank of N.S.W., and Summer Hill Copper Co. They provide also information on the general financial conditions in New South Wales in the 1850's

First pages missing when volume received in Library

Research & study copies allowed: Copies may be provided for reference purposes

Information transferred from Manuscripts Leaf Catalogue No. 1 (6-713 C) as part of the eRecords Project, 2010-2011

Keyword subject:
Business enterprises -- New South Wales -- Records and correspondence.