957831
- TitleAutograph letter signed by William Henry Barber, written from Longridge, Norfolk Island to Gilbert Robertson, requesting the opportunity to submit papers to him proving his innocence, 28 August 1845
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- Call numberDLDOC 88
- Level of descriptionfonds
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28 August 1845 - Type of material
- Reference code957831
- Physical Description1 folder of textual material (4 p.) - manuscript
- ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY
W.H. Barber was convicted of guilty knowledge of fraudulent transactions and transported for life to Norfolk Island in 1844. He received a free pardon in 1848, having established his innocence and in 1859 5000 pounds compensation.
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DLDOC envelope - Description source
Compiled from the Manuscripts DLDOCs as part of the eRecords Project, 2011-2012 - General note
Transferred from Spencer List to DLDOCs
Copies of the 1st and 6th editions of Barber's 'The case of Mr. W.H. barber' at 84/197 and 84/198 - Creator/Author/Artist
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