966936
- TitleLetter from William Mitchell Boyd in Sydney to John Dudingston [i.e. Duddingston] in Edinburgh, 13 June 1847 and typed transcript
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- Call numberMLMSS 8348
- Level of descriptionfonds
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1847 - Type of material
- Reference code966936
- Physical Description0.01 metres of textual material (1 folder)
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William Mitchell Boyd, brother of Archibald Boyd was a prominent landholder in the Glen Innes area. He was appointed a magistrate in 1843 and became involved in horse-breeding and racing.
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Library Correspondence file - Scope and ContentBoyd writes about his associates, business affairs in New England and a trip to Sydney with his wife Anne to do some shopping. He drove down in an eight horse phaethon, travelling 25-40 miles per day. He also discusses his brother Archibald's situation. Archibald was forced to liquidate his holdings and leave the colony the following year. A transcript of the letter is included.
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