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NEW SOUTH WALES – COLONIAL SECRETARY

LETTERS RELATING TO MORETON BAY AND QUEENSLAND RECEIVED 1822 – 1860

LETTERS RECEIVED 1828 - 1829 AND PAPERS FILED WITH THEM - REEL A2.3

CONTINUED FROM REEL NO A2.2

REEL PAGE CS REF NO

& DATE ADDRESSED TO [CS= Colonial Secretary]

FROM [MB= Moreton Bay - also spelt Morton]

DATE CONTENTS

A2.3 1 2

28/7388 16 Sep 1828

Hon CS Master Attendants Office, Sydney Signed John Nicholson Master Attendant

16 Sep 1828 17 Sep 1828

Letter re Schooner “Isabella” ready for service – can convey 12 head of horned cattle, 12 sheep Notes re above Re Stock but no prisoners Mentions Grose Farm & Longbottom Note to Mr Nicholson, D C G “Isabella” to Moreton Bay with stock

A2.3 3 4 5 – 6 7

28/7403 17 Sep 1828 28/7373 16 Sep 1828

Hon Alexander McLeay CS Hon Alexander McLeay CS

Carters Barracks Signed A Murray, Superintendent Carters Barracks Signed A Murray, Superintendent

16 Sep 1828 17 Sep 1828 15 Sep 1828 16 Sep 1828

Letter re horse with fistula to go to Moreton Bay Notes re above Mentions Long Bottom [also spelt Longbottom] & Mr Murray Letter re 2 horses from Surveyor General’s Department – one with severe [fistula] – cost of forage – suggests should be sent to Establishment where feed less costly Note re above Query if horse could be sent to Moreton Bay

A2.3 8 – 11 12 13 14 – 15

28/7410 17 Sep 1828 28/574 18 Jan 1828 28/134 5 Jan 1828

Hon CS Hon CS Hon CS

Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office Signed F A Hely Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office Signed F A Hely Police Office, Sydney Signed J T Morisset JP

16 Sep 1828 17 Jan 1828 5 Jan 1828

Letter re correspondence re convicts attending places of divine worship - Governor’s commands obeyed Mentions Superintendent of Hyde Park Barracks & arrangements there Mentions he does the duty of overseers Cook (dead) & West – discusses difficulties with the 600 – 1000 inmates of convict barracks & Note re above Letter transmitting answer of Superintendent of Hyde Park Barracks to queries Pencil at top: “Attendance on Prisoners to Church” & Notes re above Mentions St Phillips Church – mentions Cook & West Letter re strength of police in Department Mentions 3 constables to attend the Barrack prisoners to Church – needs of Hyde Park & No 3 Watch House in Hunter Street

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REEL PAGE CS REF NO & DATE

ADDRESSED TO [CS= Colonial Secretary]


DATE CONTENTS

17 [no page 16] 18 – 19 20 – 24 25

28/371 12 Jan 1828

Frederick A Hely Esq Principal Superintendent of Convicts Hon CS

Principal Superintendent of Police Hyde Park Barracks Signed John Weston, Superintendent Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office Signed F A Hely

“5” 11 Jan 1828 17 Jan 1828 12 Jan 1828 16 Jan 1828 17 Sep 1828

Requires more constables to look after the duties of the town Notes re above Re charge of prisoners to Church Letter re convicts attending St Philips Church & conducted by Sub Inspector Howell & overseers Joseph Cook & William West Letter re Principal Superintendent of Police having difficulty supplying constables to accompany convicts to worship General discussion re convicts attendance at church as required by Governor & difficulties with control Notes re above Mentions St Phillips Church [also spelt Philips] “Reply no. 28/7410”

A2.3 26 – 27 28 29

28/7462 18 Sep 1828

Hon CS Sydney Signed P Logan Capt, 57th Regt

18 Sep 1828 23 Sep 1828 24 Sep 1828

Letter forwarding list of 6 prisoners for employment at Moreton Bay as constables & overseers: John Macintosh per “General Hewitt” – chief constable Charles Williams / “Minerva” – chief overseer James Kerwen / “Boyne” James McNally / “Medina” – chief overseer Thomas Melodey [also spelt Melody]/ “Medina” – chief overseer William Hayman / “Caudray” [also spelt Caudry]– chief overseer Para 2: re prisoners from Moreton Bay on “Isabella” as evidence – to be returned Notes re above Note John Macintosh – ticket of leave Charles Williams / “Minerva” – in Barrack James Kerwin [also spelt Kerwen]/ “Boyne” – Grose Farm James McNally / “Medina” – in Barrack Thomas Melodey/ “Medina” – In Barrack William Hayman / “Cawdry”[also spelt Caudray, Caudrey, Caudry] – Carters Barracks

A2.3 30 – 31 32 33 – 34 35 – 36

28/5945 30 July 1828 28/4348 31 May 1828

His Ex Ralph Darling Esq His Ex Governor Darling Alexander McLeay

His Majesty’s “Phoenix” Hulk Signed Elizabeth Melody Signed Elizabeth Malody “Phoenix” Hulk [Elizabeth Melody / free]

17 July 1828 23 July 1828 27 Aug 1828 12 Jan 1829 5 June 1828

Petition of Elizabeth Melody on behalf of husband Thomas Melody per “Medina” 1823 Notes re above Re offence & sentence – stolen slop clothing Re passage for Mrs Melody on “Mary Elizabeth” to Moreton Bay [Memorandum] Letter re husband Thomas Malady [also spelt Melody, Melady, Meledy] / “Medina” Gives details of how slop clothing came into husband’s possession Begs not to send husband back to Moreton Bay Memo for the Honourable Mr McLeay re husband Thomas Melody / “Medina” in Sydney from Moreton Bay as witness – begs he not be returned as only 6 weeks of time to serve Begs her great age & difficulty if she had to go with him


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DATE CONTENTS

37 38 – 39

28/2943 9 April 1828

Hon Alexander McLeay

Court House Chambers Signed John Sampson

2 June 1828 12 June 1828 9 April 1828

Notes re above Re Thomas Meledy/ “Medina” & offence To inform wife that Thomas Melody / “Medina” to remain in Hulk for remainder of sentence Letter re detaining prisoners to give evidence against James Barlow Margin William Perfoot John Stone Thomas Melody

A2.3 40 41

28/4443 4 June 1828

Hon Alexander McLeay Court House Chambers Signed Alexander M Baxter

3 June 1828 Letter re Prisoner James Barlow – tried & acquitted – witnesses no longer required Note in Margin Returned per “Lucy Anne” Capt Logan, 6 June 1828 Note re Witnesses from Moreton Bay

A2.3 42 43 44

28/1591 22 Feb 1828

His Ex Lieut Gen Darling Signed John Stone Signed David Murray Signed John Weston, Superintendent

31 Jan 1828 1 Feb 1828 1 Feb 1828

Petition of John Stone / “Larkins” / Wilkinson Material witness against “Johnston charged with murder of Morgan” – now on board Phoenix” Hulk Life in danger if returns to Moreton Bay – to go elsewhere after the Trial Notes re above Petitioner from Moreton Bay on “Governor Phillip” to “Phoenix” Hulk Notes re above Mentions John Stone not on Hyde Park Barrack Registry

A2.3 45 – 46 repeats letter at p. 40

A2.3 47 – 48 49 50 51 52

28/2919 8 April 1828 28/1591 28/540 17 Jan 1828

Attorney & Solicitor General Hon Alexander McLeay Hon Alexander McLeay

Court House Chambers Signed John Sampson York Street Signed Alexander M Baxter

7 April 1828 10 April 1828 14 April 1828 2 June 1828 17 Jan 1828

“Mr Still” Note re men brought from Moreton Bay & on board the Hulk to appear at Trial of James Barlow Mentions Capt Logan reports Walsh & Dalton bad characters “27/11947, 28/2919, 28/4062” Letter re Trial of James Barlow delayed until witnesses procured from Moreton Bay: Michael Walsh Robert Nixon James Dalton Notes re above Mentions Walsh, Nixon & Dalton per “Lucy Ann” from Moreton Bay Note re John Stone – to Moreton Bay or Norfolk Island Letter re depositions re William Johnson/ “Earl St Vincent” & James Barlow / “Spike”3 [also spelt Speke] & need for evidence from Mr Cowper, Assistant Surgeon


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DATE CONTENTS

53 23 Jan 1828 Notes re above Mentions Mr Bowman & a replacement naval surgeon for Mr Cowper “Reply 28/769”

A2.3 54 – 55 56

28/769 25 Jan 1828

Hon Alexander McLeay H M General Hospital, Sydney Signed J Bowman

25 Jan 1828 “26” 26 Jan 1828 9 Feb 1828

Letter re naval surgeon to go to Moreton Bay in place of Mr Cowper during absence – query re allowance – salary & rations Note re above Mentions Mr George Busby to relieve Mr Cowper

A2.3 57 – 58 59 60 – 62 63

28/7503 20 Sep 1828 28/7610 24 Sep 1828

T C Harrington [also spelt Harington] Sheriff Capt Logan

Court House Chambers Signed Alexander M Baxter Sydney Signed William Lansdown [also spelt Lansdowne] Court House Chambers Signed Alexander M Baxter

18 Sep 1828 29 Oct 1828 16 Sep 1828 24 Sep 1828 24 Sep 1828

Letter enclosing petition of William Lansdowne / “Crown” [witness against William Rothwell] to be sent from Moreton Bay to another Penal Settlement Note re above The Case of William Lansdown a Prisoner under Sentence of seven years transportation to Moreton Bay since last November Sessions Re trial of John Rothwell – outlines his case to be removed from Moreton Bay – afraid to give evidence - mentions Cantwell Letter re men named in margin no longer required in Sydney: Margin James Cooper Patrick Cantwell William Lansdon [Lansdowne?] Edward Murphy Anthony Best Thomas Smith Francis Reynolds Note To be returned to Moreton Bay per “Isabella”

A2.3 64 – 65 28/7643 25 Sep 1828

Hon CS Master Attendants Office, Sydney Signed John Nicholson, Master Attendant

24 Sep 1828 Letter enclosing Manifest of H M Col Schooner “Isabella” for Moreton Bay – ready to proceed [manifest not filmed here]

A2.3 66 67 68

28/7714 29 Sep 1828

His Ex Lieut Gen Darling Signed Anthony Best H M Hulk “Phoenix” Signed David Murray, Superintendent

19 Sep 1828 22 Sep 1828 26 Sep

Petition of Anthony Best – on Brig “Wellington” for Norfolk Island – mutiny Mentions testimonials from Captains Harwood & Dukes – recapture of “Wellington” in the Bay of Islands Petition not to be sent to Norfolk Island with mutineers Difficulties at Moreton Bay – mentions trial of Rothwell – begs not to be returned Memo re above Notes re above

A2.3 69

28/8694 30 Oct 1828


30 Oct 1828

Letter reporting arrival of H M Col Schooner “Isabella” from Moreton Bay – enclosing manifest [not filmed here]


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DATE CONTENTS

70 30 Oct 1828 Notes re above 2 prisoners to Hyde Park Barracks

A2.3 71 72

28/8771 1 Nov 1828

Hon Alexander McLeay CS

Sydney Signed Evans, Surgeon

31 Oct 1828 1 Nov 1828 11 Nov 1828

Letter re specimens of timber - 2 logs of yellow wood & 4 of tulip wood – sent on “Isabella” from Moreton Bay – private property Notes re above

A2.3 73 74

28/8931 6 Nov 1828

Hon CS Commissariat Office, Sydney Signed James Laidley

5 Nov 1828 7 Nov 1828

Memorandum no. 417 Re supplies of flour to Moreton Bay – requests Colonial vessel proceed – “Mary Elizabeth” Notes re above

A2.3 75 – 77 78 79 – 80

28/9070 11 Nov 1828

Hon CS Revd Mr Hill, Sydney Chaplain to H M “Phoenix” Hulk

Sydney Signed Richard Hill, Asst Chaplain Signed William Foster - “his mark” Witness James Jackson

11 Nov 1828 21 Oct 1828

Letter enclosing order on him drawn by prisoner at Moreton Bay for 59 pounds 50 while on Board “Phoenix” Hulk, in presence of James Nicholson No knowledge of William Foster – order presented on behalf of Mr J Davidson of Wilberforce Notes re above Letter requesting 59 pounds sterling be paid to Mr James Davidson of Wilberforce near Windsor – mentions paid to Mr Hill while a prisoner on hulk “Phoenix” in presence of James Nicholson

A2.3 81 – 82 83 84

28/9259 17 Nov 1828 28/9196 14 Nov 1828

Hon CS Hon CS

Master Attendants Office, Sydney Signed John Nicholson, Master Attendant Master Attendants Office, Sydney Signed John Nicholson, Master Attendant

17 Nov 1828 14 Nov 1828 14 Nov 1828

Letter transmitting Copy of Manifest of cargo to Moreton Bay on H M Col Brig “Mary Elizabeth” [manifest not filmed here] Letter transmitting Manifest of cargo on H M Col Brig “Mary Elizabeth” for Port Macquarie & Moreton Bay – ready to proceed [manifest not filmed here] Notes re above Mentions Commissariat Storekeeper at Dunwich

A2.3 85 86 87 - 88

28/9311 18 Nov 1828

Hon CS Commissariat Office, Sydney Signed James Laidley Commissariat Office, Sydney Signed James Laidley Commissariat Office, Sydney Signed James Laidley

18 Nov 1828 17 Nov 1828 18 Nov 1828

Memorandum no. 436 Statement of Provisions & Stores forwarded by “Mary Elizabeth” to Port Macquarie & Moreton Bay Account of Stores Shipped on Board the “Mary Elizabeth” consigned to the Commissariat Officers for the use of the Settlement of Port Macquarie & Moreton Bay_____________________________ Articles / Quantities Account of Stores Shipped on Board the “Mary Elizabeth” consigned to the Commissariat Officer, for the Use of the Settlement at Moreton Bay___________________________________________

A2.3 89 – 90 91

28/9926 10 Dec 1828

Hon CS

Commissariat Office, Sydney Signed James Laidley “R D”

8 Dec 1828 “11” 13 Dec 1828 15 Dec 1828

Memorandum no. 448 Settlements victualled to: Port Macquarie 24 Dec 1828 & 24 Jan 1829 Moreton Bay 24 Dec 1828 Mentions no information re crops – suggests need for immediate supplies of provisions to be sent Notes re above Vessel must be hired, if “Mary Elizabeth” not available, to supply Port Macquarie & Moreton Bay - suggests Mr Laidley’s clerk be dismissed “Isabella” to be brought forward

A2.3 92 – 93 28/10030 Hon CS Master Attendants Office, 15 Nov 1828 Letter re numbers of prisoners for Moreton Bay & provisions & stores as well – too much for


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DATE CONTENTS

94

15 Dec 1828 Sydney Signed John Nicholson, Master Attendant

16 Nov 1828

“Isabella” (also Revd Mr Vincent & family & livestock & baggage) – suggests hire a larger vessel – suggests many vessels in harbour waiting for freight or charter – call for tenders Note re above Advertise for tenders

A2.3 95 96

28/10074 16 Dec 1828

Hon Alexander McLeay CS, Sydney

Parramatta Signed Allan Cunningham H M Botanical Collector

15 Dec 1828 Letter enclosing communication & accompanying sketches [not filmed here] for Governor re observations made on trip to Moreton Bay – country lying SW from Penal Settlement Notes re above

A2.3 97 – 98 99

28/10144 18 Dec 1828

Hon CS John Nicholson Master Attendant

Master Attendants Office, Sydney Signed John Nicholson, Master Attendant Moreton Bay Signed Thomas Hanson, Master

16 Dec 1828 20 Oct 1828

Letter enclosing copy of letter from Mr Hanson Master of “Isabella” re loss of a boat on trip to Moreton Bay – encloses estimate of materials & labour to build replacement [estimate not filmed here] & Notes Letter reporting loss of jolly boat – circumstances Mentions going to Moreton Island to search for her

A2.3 100 – 101 28/10161 19 Dec 1828


19 Dec 1828 Letter transmitting Manifest of Cargo on H M Schooner “Isabella” for Port Macquarie & Moreton Bay – ready to proceed [manifest not filmed here] & Notes

A2.3 102 103 104 105

28/10192 20 Dec 1828

Hon CS Commissariat Office, Sydney Signed James Laidley Commissariat Office, Sydney Signed James Laidley Commissariat Office, Sydney Signed James Laidley

20 Dec 1828 20 Dec 1828 20 Dec 1828

Memorandum no. 456 Statement of Provisions & Stores shipped on board the “Isabella” for Port Macquarie & Moreton Bay & Notes re “Isabella” Account of Provisions Shipped on Board the “Isabella” for the use of the Settlements of Port Macquarie & Moreton Bay_____________________________________________________ Articles / Quantities List of Stores Shipped on board the “Isabella” for the Settlements at Port Macquarie & Moreton Bay__________________________________________________________________________ Number / Articles / Service

A2.3 106 107 108

28/10346 29 Dec 1828

Hon CS Master Attendants Office, Sydney Signed John Nicholson, Master Attendant Master Attendants Office, Sydney Signed John Nicholson, Master Attendant

28 Dec 1828 28 Dec 1828 30 Dec 1828

Letter transmitting Manifest of cargo of H M Col Brig “Mary Elizabeth” – arrived from Moreton Bay & Port Macquarie Manifest of the Cargo on Board H M Col Brig “Mary Elizabeth” from the Settlements at Moreton Bay & Port Macquarie____________________________________________________________ Passengers: Mr & Mrs Bell [could be Bell] & family Mr & Mrs Smith & child from Port Macquarie Mrs Smith & children from Moreton Bay & Notes

A2.3 109 – 111 28/10347 29 Dec 1828

Hon Cs Commandants Office, MB Signed P Logan, Commandant

9 Dec 1828 Letter re correspondence per “Mary Elizabeth” – at Dunwich & ready to proceed to Port Macquarie Para 2: re prisoner Thomas Cornwall / ticket of leave at Parramatta, previously overseer at Norfolk


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DATE CONTENTS

Island – recommended by Mr Parker, Superintendent of Agriculture at Moreton Bay & Notes Mentions “City of Edinburgh” Para 3: re reported failure of wheat crop & need for supplies of flour

A2.3 112 – 113 114 115 116 117

29/388 14 Jan 1829

Hon Alexander McLeay CS Capt Logan

Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office Signed F A Hely

14 Jan 1828 [as it is] 24 Jan 1829 30 Jan 1829

Letter re Thomas Cornwall / “Malabar” & Note Declines offer, as established at Parramatta & wife confined Note Re return cargo of “City of Edinburgh” – Capt Logan to be requested to load timber, lime & any other articles Note Note: P S re Thomas Cornwall & employment as overseer – approved but not proceeding Scrap of paper: Col Secys Off 8 January 1829

A2.3 118 119 120 121 122 – 123 124 – 125 126 – 128

29/7538 25 Sep 1829 No. 197/177 29/4521 10 June 1829 No. 34/55 29/7538 29/4199 29 May 1829

Hon CS Hon CS Director of Public Works, Sydney Hon Alexander McLeay CS

Office of Public Works Signed Charles Wilson, CE Director of Public Works Office of Public Works Signed Charles Wilson, CE Director of Public Works Office of Public Works, Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay Signed Thomas Bainbrigge, Superintendent of Public Works Sydney Signed Scott

23 Sep 1829 28 July 1829 9 June 1829 12 Sep 1829 28 May 1829

Letter enclosing copy of letter from Superintendent of Public Works at Moreton Bay reporting on accommodation for divine worship at Moreton Bay Refs 29/4199, 29/4521 Note Mentions Archdeacon Scott Refs 29/5314, 29/99 Letter re accommodation at Moreton Bay for church services Notes re above “Copy” Letter re provision of accommodation for performance of divine worship Query re burial ground – discusses Mentions 2 large rooms in Prisoners Barracks for divine worship – arrangements Note re above Mentions Capt Wilson Enclosing letter from Revd John Vincent, Chaplain at Moreton Bay & one from Revd John Cross, Chaplain at Port Macquarie Re Revd Vincent: Query re rations issued Re The Glebe – 20 acres for growing maize – mentions building for Divine Worship – used for school during week Query re clerk & sexton to act as grave digger, also as servant & labourer to Mr Vincent Re burial ground & removal Re Mr Cross: Portion of church for use as school – alterations needed


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DATE CONTENTS

129 6 June 1829 Notes A2.3 130 – 131

132 133

29/4199 28/9642 1 Dec 1828 No. 834

The Archdeacon of New South Wales Hon Alexander McLeay CS

Port Macquarie Signed John Cross Corporation Office Signed Charles Cowper Clerk of the Corporation Signed William Dumaresq Director of Public Works “R D”

12 May 1829 28 Nov 1828 2 Dec “8”

“Copy” Letter re use of Church for school – discusses conditions - unsuitable - mentions using house instead Suggests that a school house be built – discusses health of children Letter re correspondence from John Cross re repairs to Church at Port Macquarie Asks for government mechanics to complete the repairs & Notes re above Re condition of Church at Port Macquarie Re repairs

A2.3 134 135 136 137 – 138 139 140 141 – 142 143 144 145 146 147 – 151

29/3024 16 April 1829 27/3132 29 Mar 1827 28/551 26/8213 7 Dec 1826 No. 191 26/5407 4 Sep 1926

Alexander McLeay Venerable Archdeacon of New South Wales Alexander McLeay CS Hon Alexander McLeay CS Hon CS Hon Alexander McLeay CS

Sydney Signed T H Scott Port Macquarie Signed John Cross Engineers Office Signed William Dumaresq Civil Engineer Commandants Office, Port Macquarie Signed F C Crotty, Commandant Sydney Signed Charles Cowper Clerk of the Corporation “R D” Port Macquarie Signed Wright, Commandant “R D” Signed Archibald Innes Commandant

15 April 1829 [“27” crossed out] 5 May 1829 27 Oct 1828 23 Mar 1827 11 Jan 1828 7 Dec 1826 “21” 23 Jan 1827 28 Aug 1826 “4” 3 Feb 1827

Letter re correspondence from Rev John Cross at Port Macquarie re rations Ref 28/561 & Notes re above “Copy” Letter re repairs to church – gives details Letter enclosing estimate of value of articles supplied to complete church at Port Macquarie prior to transfer to the Trustees of the Clergy & Church Lands Notes re above Notes Re rewards to natives & wharfinger Re Expenses of Repairs to be charged to Corporation Estimate of the Expense for Repairing the Quarters intended for the clergyman at this Station Letter re Church at Port Macquarie Notes re above Engineers Report 27/2970 Letter enclosing account of all materials and labour for Church at Port Macquarie since 9 March last & Notes re above Refs 27/2970, 27/8213 A Statement of Materials expended & Labours performed in the erection of a Church of the following dimensions at Port Macquarie commenced November 1824 and now completely finished


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A2.3 152 – 154 155 – 158 159 160 – 161 162 163 164 – 165 166 167 – 168

29/4839 20 June 1829 No. 179 29/4199 29/4199 28/7908 6 Oct 1828 No. 807 28/9123 12 Nov 1828 28/9102 12 Nov 1828

Hon CS Venerable Archdeacon Scott Venerable Archdeacon Scott Hon Alexander McLeay CS Hon CS

Commissariat Office, Sydney Signed James Laidley Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay Signed John Vincent Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay Signed John Vincent Chaplain of the Settlement Corporation Office Signed Charles Cowper Clerk of the Corporation Parramatta Signed John Vincent Chaplain Master Attendants Office, Sydney Signed John Nicholson, Master Attendant

19 June 1829 2 May 1829 2 May 1829 4 Oct 1828 18 Oct 12 Nov 1828 13 Nov 1828 11 Nov 1828 13 Nov 1828

Letter re Rev Mr Vincent & rations at Moreton Bay Mentions Deputy Assistant Commissary General Hansord [also spelt Handsord] “Copy” Letter re arrival at Moreton Bay – no Church or building for Divine Worship Discusses arrangements made to enable services to be held Urgent necessity for building a Church for 1000 persons Re application for clerk, sexton & grave digger – to be employed also as gardeners & servants Re school master & situation of the school – needs a school house in a more eligible situation Attendance at Hospital & mentions burial ground – difficulties Notes Re 2 prisoners to be employed as clerk & sexton – mentions Mr Vincent, rations & the Corporation “Copy” Letter re Commissary Mr Handsord & rations – charges Requesting military rations – mentions Dr Cowper Discusses his conditions, salary, etc. Letter re Revd John Vincent & requirements to proceed to Moreton Bay & Notes re above Letter re passage to Moreton Bay Notes re above Letter re passage for Revd Mr Vincent & family, servants & stock to Moreton Bay – difficulties with “Mary Elizabeth” & cargo & Notes re above

A2.3 169 170 171 – 172

28/8803 3 Nov 1828 28/8803

Hon Alexander McLeay Colonel Lindesay Commanding 39th Regt

Sydney Signed Lindesay Lt Col 39th Regt Sydney Signed T H Kirkley Lt 39th Regt

3 Nov 1828 “4” 6 Nov 1828 3 Nov 1828

Enclosing letter from Lieut Kirkley for His Ex the Governor Notes re above Letter re allowance – to Moreton Bay to replace Capt Logan on leave

A2.3 173 – 174


Moreton Bay Signed P Logan, Commandant

25 Aug 1828 Return of Prisoners for Trial and Witnesses sent from Moreton Bay to Sydney by H M Colonial vessel “Isabella” _______________________________________________________________ Ships / Names / Free or Bond / By Whom Convicted/ Date of Conviction / Sentence / Remarks William Clarke/ “Layton” John Rothwell/ “Henry” 1


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175

Binghe Mhutta (a black native for trial) Thomas Smith/ “Morley” 2 Francis Reynolds/ “Henry Porcher” James Cooper/ “Pilot” Patrick Cantwell/ “Cambridge” William Lansden/ “Admiral Gambier” 2 Edward Murphy/ “Minerva” 3 Anthony Best/ “Indian” Note re Capt Logan

A2.3 176 177 - 178 179

J Nicholson [T C H]

Signed T C H Signed Nicholson

24 Sep 1828 24 Sep 1828

Letter re 7 prisoners in the Hulk to Moreton Bay on ”Isabella” – also John Hillis & wife & family Mentions Mr Laidley Note re above Mentions passengers Ref 28/7462 Notes “Lucy Ann” to call at Port Macquarie going to & coming from Norfolk Island “Borodino” to Moreton Bay – 165 prisoners – list to the Sheriff

A2.3 180 - 181 F A Hely Principal Superintendent of Convicts

Signed Spicer, Superintendent 14 July 1828 List of Prisoners permitted to return from Moreton Bay to Sydney by H M Col Vessel “Lucy Ann” with the Date when last received Slop Clothing________________________________________ Ships/ Names/ Free or Bond/ By Whom Convicted/ Date of Conviction/ Sentence/ Date When last received Slop Clothing / Remarks John McGuire/ “General Hewitt” Lewis Lazarus/ “Grenada” Felix Duggan/ “Recovery” 2 John Hanford/ “Minerva” 4 John Cunningham/ “Shipley” 4 Alexander McPherson/ “Elizabeth” 3 John Coghlan/ “Countess of Harcourt” 2 Charles Godding/ “Eliza” 2 Thomas Neale/ “Recovery” William Caton/ “Surry” 4 Daniel Baker/ “Asia” 1 William Hayman/ “Caudrey” John Price/ “Albion”

A2.3 182 – 184 185

27/11947 29 Dec 1827 “no.1”

Hon CS Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Signed P Logan, Commandant “R D”

20 Dec 1827 “31”

General letter in reply Para 2: re wheat harvest – lack of rain Re maize crop Para 3: re mill at Stradbroke Island – tread mill at Brisbane Town more use at present Para 4: re slop clothing & blankets for settlement Para 5: 2 prisoners to Sydney by “Isabella” for trial Margin William Johnson/ “Earl St Vincent” – charged with murder of Morris Morgin [also spelt Morgan] James Barlow/ “Speke” 3 – charged with intent to kill William Perfoot Mentions evidence of Dr Cowper Para 6: re health of Mr Bremer, master of Regent Bird – return to Sydney recommended by Dr Cowper Notes re above


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186 187 - 190

R Darling

15 Jan 1828 16 Nov 1827

Re Dr Cowper Mentions 18 men absconded from Stradbroke – Capt Logan to report Re Asst Surgeon Cowper [Reply no. 28/540] Notes re Mill at Stradbroke “Capt Logan 29 Nov 1827” “Immediate” Memorandum for the Colonial Secretary To inform Capt Logan no intention to move the Settlement from Brisbane Town Receiving Store to be erected at Dunwich – procedures Refers to a mill at Stradbroke & buildings at Dunwich – engineer to supply articles Mentions Capt Dumaresq’s Memorandum re security of supplies Capt Dumaresq to furnish a plan for proposed buildings

A2.3 191 192 193 194

T C H “J B” 1 Feb 9 Feb

Letter re Henry Cowper to give evidence in case of murder Notes re above Notes Re “Lucy Ann” to Moreton Bay – arrangements re Mr Henry Cowper Mentions Mr Busby to relieve Dr Cowper Note Mentions Dr Bowman’s letter & Mr Dickson proceeding to Moreton Bay 28/769 – 25 January Mr Busby to Moreton Bay - Mr Cowper

A2.3 195 – 196 Hon Alexander McLeay Signed P Logan, Commandant 22 Dec 1827 3 Jan 1828

Return of Prisoners sent from Moreton Bay to Sydney for Trial with the Evidences by H M Col Schooner “Isabella” December 22nd, 1827__________________________________________ Ship/ Names/ Offence now charged with / Original Convictions/ Colonial Convictions William Johnson/ “Earl St Vincent” – wilful murder of Morris Morgan James Barlow/ “Speke”3 – striking William Perfoot Names of Evidences Mr Henry Cowper, Asst Surgeon – crossed out John Stones, Labourer ] Evidences against William Johnson Edward Mullen, Labourer ] Mr Henry Cowper, Asst Surgeon – crossed out William Perfoot, Labourer ] John Stones, Labourer ] Evidences against James Barlow Thomas Meloday, acting overseer ] & Notes re rations

A2.3 197

F A Hely Esq Principal Superintendent of Convicts

Signed J Spicer Superintendent

26 April 1828 A List of Prisoners permitted to return from Moreton Bay to Sydney by H M Col vessel “Lucy Anne” with the Date when they last received Slop Clothing – Moreton Bay 26 April 1828______________ Ships/ Names/ Free or Bond/ By Whom Convicted/ Date of Conviction/ Sentence/ Date When last Received Slop Clothing/ Remarks John Hancock/ “General Stewart”


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William Taylor/ “Agamemnon” Morris Jones/ “Royal Charlotte” Malcolm Turner/ “Agamemnon” George Barnfather/ “Shipley” 3 John Laurie/ “Fortune” 1 William Dalton/ “Lord Eldon” Patrick Nixon/ “Tyne” Michael Walsh/ “Baring” 2 Notes re Jones

A2.3 199 200

28/82 3 Jan 1828 No. 570


Corporation Office Signed Charles Cowper Clerk of the Corporation

3 Jan 1828 11 Feb 1828 12 Feb 25 June 1828

Letter re Mr Layton, catechist to Moreton Bay – residence to be erected & charged to the Trustees Notes re above

A2.3 201 – 207 208 209

Mr Ryan Mr Ryan

H M Hulk “Phoenix” Signed David Murray Superintendent

4 June 1828 List of 70 Prisoners on Board the “Phoenix” Hulk under Sentence to Moreton Bay, June 1828 [See Example 1 – too many to list here] & Note “Immediate” Note re prisoners – mentions Roberts, Goodwin, Melliday [also spelt Melody] Mentions Morris Jones Note “Immediate” Re James Barlow/ “Speke” 3 – acquitted – to Moreton Bay on “Lucy Anne”

A2.3 210 [List of Ships] “Countess of Harcourt” 1827 “Elizabeth” 1827 “Asia” 5 “Speke” 1826 “England” “Prince Regent” 1827 “Albion” “Norfolk” “Marquis of Huntley” 1826 “Phoenix” “Sir Godfrey Webster” 1826 “Henry Porcher”

A2.3 211 Notes re Mr Frazer – to take servant but no horse Col Morisset to take servant

A2.3 212 – 213 28/321 James Laidley Deputy Commissary General

C S Office, Sydney Signed Alexander McLeay

5 June 1828 Letter re “Lucy Anne” to convey passengers & stores to Port Macquarie & Moreton Bay Refs 28/3420, 28/4120, 28/4441 To Port Macquarie: Lieut Col Morisset Mr James Busby – Collector of Internal Revenue Lieut Taylor


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John Walsh/ Free Asia” 4 – chief constable Col Morisset’s servant Mr Busby’s servant To Moreton Bay: Mr Kemp – Commissariat Clerk Mr A Cunningham – H M Botanical Collector Mr C Fraser – Colonial Botanist 2 servants of Mr Cunningham 1 servant of Mr Fraser 50 Prisoners The Military Guard Discusses arrangements for the passengers

A2.3 214 215

Mr Ryan “Immediate” Note Query re Thomas Flood/ “Anne & Amelia” Details re his sentences Note “Returned to Moreton Bay per “Lucy Anne” 6 June 1826”

A2.3 216 217 218 219 220 221 222

28/3026 11 April 1828 28/2890 7 April 1828 28/2125

Hon CS Hon CS James Laidley Esq D C G Mr Nicholson

Commissariat Office, Sydney Signed James Laidley Commissariat Office, Sydney Signed James Laidley His Majesty’s General Hospital, Sydney Signed J Bowman

11 April 1828 11 April 7 April 1828 10 April 1828 7 Mar 1828 10 April 1828

Memorandum no. 135 D C G query re government cows at Grose Farm & supply of milk to Moreton Bay – cows purchased (cost) Note re above Memorandum no.126 D C G re milk for Hospital at Moreton Bay – letter from Principal Surgeon 3-4 cows to be sent per “Lucy Anne” – authority to purchase Notes re above “Copy” Letter re medical officer at Moreton Bay & scarcity of milk – regular supply for hospital Requests cows be sent Notes re “Lucy Ann” Re wethers / ewes Notes re “Lucy Anne” Mentions Mr Rolfe & horse to Port Macquarie Cargo at Moreton Bay & maize at Port Macquarie Re natives – Capt Crotty

A2.3 223 Capt Logan Commandant, Moreton Bay

3 April 1828 Letter re runaways from Moreton Bay to go to Norfolk Island Refs. 28/2009, 28/2611 Para 2: re John Gough/ “Norfolk” Para 3: Prisoners to be made aware of consequences


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[this page only of this letter] A2.3 224 – 226 Signed P Logan

Commandant “Copy”

Return of the Civil Establishment at Moreton Bay on the 31st of December 1827 Name/ Office/ Date of Appointment/ By Whom Appointed/ Salary/ Allowances & other Emoluments/ Present Duties Captain P Logan / Commandant Lieut T Bainbrigge / Acting Engineer Henry Cowper / Asst Surgeon Mr P Spicer / Superintendent of Convicts Mr John Tosh / Pilot 5 seamen 1 overseer 5 overseers

A2.3 227 – 228 Hon CS Signed P Logan Commandant

9 Feb

A List of Prisoners permitted to return from Moreton Bay to Sydney by H M Col vessel “Governor Philip” _________________________________________________________________________ Ships/ Names/ Free or Bond/ By Whom Convicted/ Date of Conviction/ Sentence William Blackstone / “Mariner” Thomas Flood/ “Ann & Amelia” Mark Fletcher/ “Minerva” 5 John Simpson/ “Coromandel” Joseph Beswick/ “Mary” 2 Robert Harvey/ “Asia” 4 John Toole/ “Ann & Amelia”[Thomas crossed out] George Eastcott/ “General Stuart” [also spelt Stewart] Robert Cox/ “Hooghley” & Notes re Beswick & others – Hyde Park Barracks

A2.3 229 230 231

Hon Alexander McLeay CS Hon Alexander McLeay CS

Signed P Logan Commandant Signed David Murray Superintendent

7 Mar 1828 18 Mar 1828 17 Mar 1828

A List of Prisoners permitted to return from Moreton Bay to Sydney on H M Col Barque “Lucy Ann” – 7th March 1828_________________________________________________________________ Ships/ Names / Free or Bond/ By Whom Convicted/ Date of Conviction/ Sentence William Yates/ “Larkins” Thomas Kilroy/ “Pilot” John Hughes/ “Hindostan” Charles Burke/ “Royal Charlotte” John Egan/ “Earl St Vincent” Patrick Martin/ “Three Bees” [also spelt 3 Bs] & Notes Mentions Martin & Hyde Park Barracks List of (6) Six Prisoners received on board H M Hulk “Phoenix” from Moreton Bay per H M Col Barque “Lucy Ann” – March 17, 1828________________________________________________ No/ Names/ Ship/ Remarks Patrick Martin/ “3 Bs” John Egan/ “Earl St Vincent” Thomas Kilroy/ “Pilot” William Yates/ “Larkins” John Hughes/ “Hindostan” Charles Burke/ “Royal Charlotte”


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A2.3 232 233

28/2844 5 April 1828

Hon CS Engineers Office Signed William Dumaresq Civ Eng

5 April 1828 9 April 10 April 1828

Letter forwarding plan & estimate for Store to be erected at Moreton Bay [plan & estimate not filmed here] & Notes “Plan sent to Capt Logan”

A2.3 234 235

28/10394 31 Dec 1828

Hon CS Sydney Signed Johnson Qtr Master 57 Regt

31 Dec 1828 7 Jan 1829

Letter requesting articles on enclosed list be shipped to Detachment of 57 Regiment at Moreton Bay [list not filmed here] & Note re above

A2.3

BETWEEN P 235 &236 TYPED PAGE: EXTRACTS FROM SPECIAL BUNDLE NO. 4/1100.3 SHIPS MANIFESTS, 1827 AND 1828

A2.3 236 Hon Alexander McLeay CS, Sydney

Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Signed P Logan, Commandant

2 Nov 1827 Manifest of Goods Shipped & Passengers proceeding from Moreton Bay to Sydney by the Government Brig “Governor Phillip”_________________________________ ________ Passengers: Ensign Innis [SRNSW REF NO 4/1100.3]

A2.3 237 – 238 Signed John Nicholson Master Attendant

29 Dec 1827 Manifest of the Cargo of H M Col Schooner “Isabella” from the Settlement at Moreton Bay – Sydney 29th Dec 1827__________________________________________________________ Passengers: Mr Bremer, Master of the “Regent Bird” in ill health [SRNSW REF NO 4/1100.3]

A2.3 239 – 240 Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Signed Logan, Commandant

26 Jan 1828 Manifest of Goods Shipped & Passengers proceeding from Moreton Bay to Sydney by H M Col vessel “Governor Philip”________________________________________________________ Passengers: 2 seamen – Thomas Cribb & William Innis Mrs Harvey & 4 children [SRNSW REF NO 4/1100.3]

A2.3 241 – 242 Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Signed Logan, Commandant

7 Mar 1828 Manifest of Articles shipped & of Passengers proceeding from Moreton Bay to Sydney on board H M Col Barque “Lucy Ann”_____________________________________________________ Passengers: Mr Henry Cowper [SRNSW REF NO 4/1100.3]

A2.3 243 – 244 Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Signed P Logan, Commandant

30 April 1828 Manifest of Articles shipped & Passengers proceeding from Moreton Bay to Sydney on board H M Col vessel “Lucy Anne”_____________________________________________________ Passengers: Asst Surgeon Busby [SRNSW REF NO 4/1100.3]

A2.3 245 – 246 Signed Nicholson Master Attendant

20 May 1828 Manifest of the Cargo on board H M Col Barque “Lucy Ann” from Moreton Bay and Port Macquarie – May 20th, 1828_________________________________________________________________ Passengers: Assistant Surgeon Busby [SRNSW REF NO 4/1100.3]

A2.3 247 – 248 Hon CS, Sydney Signed P Logan, Commandant 21 May 1828 Manifest of Goods Shipped and Passengers Embarked on board H M Col Vessel the “Alligator” for Sydney – Moreton Bay 21 May 1828____________________________________________ Passengers: Captain Leary, the crew & passengers of the Brig “Woodlark” consisting of 18 persons & Notes [SRNSW REF NO 4/1100.3]


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A2.3 249 Hon CS Master Attendants Office, Sydney Signed John Nicholson, Master Attendant

21 June 1828 Manifest of the Cargo, Number of Passengers etc. on board H M Col Schooner “Alligator” from Moreton Bay__________________________________________________________________ Passengers: Michael Bryan, a prisoner of the Crown J. Flaherty Esq, Captain Leary and 9 of the crew of the Brig “Woodlark” - also 7 passengers of that vessel, unfortunately wrecked near Fredericks Reef [SRNSW REF NO 4/1100.3]

A2.3 250 – 251 Hon CS, Sydney Signed Charles Roberts Store Keeper

16 July 1828 Manifest of Goods Shipped and Passengers Embarked on board H M Col Barque “Lucy Ann” at Moreton Bay for Sydney – Dunwich, July 16th 1828___________________________________ & Notes [SRNSW REF NO 4/1100.3]

A2.3 252 – 253 Hon CS Master Attendants Office, Sydney Signed John Nicholson, Master Attendant

16 Aug 1828 Manifest of the Cargo on board H M Col Barque “Lucy Ann” from Moreton Bay & Port Macquarie [SRNSW REF NO 4/1100.3]

A2.3 254 – 255 Signed Charles Roberts Store Keeper

25 Aug 1828 Manifest of Goods Shipped and Passengers Embarked on Board H M Col vessel “Isabella” proceeding from Moreton Bay to Sydney – August 25th, 1828_______________________ Passengers: Mr Frazer & servant [also spelt Fraser] & Notes [SRNSW REF NO 4/1100.3]

A2.3 256 Master Attendants Office, Sydney Signed John Nicholson, Master Attendant

7 Sep 1828 Manifest of the Cargo on board H M Col Schooner “Letita Bingham” from the Settlement at Moreton Bay_______________________________________________________________ Passengers: Capt Logan, Miss O’Byrne & 2 servants [SRNSW REF NO 4/1100.3]


13 Sep 1828 Import Manifest of the Cargo on board H M Col Schooner “Isabella” from Moreton Bay via Port Macquarie_____________________________________________________________________ Passengers: Mr Frazer and servant from Moreton Bay Lieut Taylor from Port Macquarie [SRNSW REF NO 4/1100.3]

A2.3 258 – 259 20 Oct 1828 Manifest of Goods Shipped and Passengers proceeding from Moreton Bay to Sydney by H M Col Schooner “Isabella” – October 20th 1828_____________________________________________ Passengers: Lieut Kirkley, 39th Regt Dr Evans, 57th Regt Mr Cunningham, Botanist [SRNSW REF NO 4/1100.3]


30 Oct 1828 Manifest of the Cargo and Number of Passengers arrived at Sydney in H M Col Schooner “Isabella” from the Settlement at Moreton Bay_________________________________________________ Passengers: Dr Evans, 57th Regt Mr Cunningham [SRNSW REF NO 4/1100.3]


6 Nov 1828 Import Manifest of the Cargo on board H M Col Brig “Mary Elizabeth” from the Settlement at Port Macquarie_____________________________________________________________________ Passengers: Captain Aubin of 57th Regt Mr Cross Jnr [SRNSW REF NO 4/1100.3]

A2.3 BETWEEN P 261 & 262 LETTERS RECEIVED 1829 AND PAPERS FILED WITH THEM


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A2.3 262 – 264 265 266 – 267 268 269 – 270 271 – 273

29/57 3 Jan 1829 28/9917 10 Dec 1828 28/10402 31 Dec 1828 28/10402

Hon Alexander McLeay CS Hon CS Alexander McLeay CS William Howe Esq J P Superintendent of Police

Molles Mains Signed J Reddall Police Office, Sydney Signed J T Morisset J P Principal Superintendent of Police Police Office, Campbell Town Signed William Howe J P Superintendent of Police Molles Mains Signed J Reddall

29 Dec 1828 31 Jan 1829 8 Dec 1828 30 Dec 1828 29 Dec 1828

Letter from Mr Howe, Superintendent of Police at Campbell Town re James Goff – employed for harvest Re pass to obtain Certificate & Notes re Goff Letter re James Goff/ “Asia” 2 - sentenced to 8 months in iron gang Mentions loan to Mr Reddall for harvest & pass obtained Notes re above “Reply 28/10402” Letter enclosing letter from Mr John Reddall re pass issued to prisoner James Goff/ “Asia” Letter re James Goff lent for harvest – facts of the case re pass

A2.3 274 – 275 276 277 – 280 281 – 282 283 284

29/86 5 Jan 1829 28/9998 13 Dec 1828

Hon Alexander McLeay CS Hon Alexander McLeay Archibald Macleod Superintendent

Police Office, Bathurst Signed Thomas Evernden J P Superintendent of Police Bathurst Signed George Innes Signed George Innes [also spelt Innis] Police Office, Bathurst Signed Thomas Evernden J P Superintendent of Police

30 Dec 1828 6 Feb 1829 26 Nov 1828

Letter re Peter Coyle, Mr Innis’ assigned servant, brought to Bench by O’Donnell, free servant of Mr Innis & prosecution Mentions Mr D Campbell Encloses correspondence from Mr Innis Notes re above Letter requesting return of Peter Coyle to his service Mentions Mr D Campbell & Notes “Reply 29/86” Pass – Peter Coyle Notes re Peter Coyle “James Parker Gaoler” Bathurst Gaol 30 Dec 1828 “A Copy” Re Peter Coyle

A2.3 284 – 286 [p.284 is used twice] 287

T Evernden Esq, J P Evernden Police Magistrate,

Capiter ? Signed George Innes Signed George Innes

25 Sep 1828 Thursday evening ?

Letter re putting Coile [also spelt Coyle] in gaol Mentions dispute over shoes Mentions Col Stuart’s bullocks Note re above


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288

Bathurst Note re Coyle

A2.3 289 [there is no p. 290] 291

29/255 10 Jan 1829 29/255


H M H “Phoenix” Signed David Murray Superintendent H M Hulk “Phoenix”, Sydney Cove Signed A Gibson Asst Surgeon

10 Jan 1829 10 Jan 1829

Letter transmitting Certificate re 2 prisoners who should have gone to Moreton Bay on “City of Edinburgh” Certificate Prisoners have disease – unable to proceed to Moreton Bay in “City of Edinburgh” Margin Henry Benson / “Hooghley” Richard Mason / “Marquis of Huntly”

A2.3 292 293

29/286 12 Jan 1829


H M General Hospital, Sydney Signed J Bowman

12 Jan 1829 12 Jan 1829

Letter re 6 men sent to hospital with gun shot wounds from “City of Edinburgh” 3 slightly wounded to go to Hulk to Mr Gibson as not secure in hospital Margin John Marr / “Minerva” John Jobson / “Countess of Harcourt” Owen Maley / “Asia” 4 Notes re above

A2.3 294 – 295 296 297 298 299 – 301 302

29/368 14 Jan 1829 28/10428 31 Dec 1828

His Ex Lieut Gen Ralph Darling

Hyde Park Barracks Signed Robert Briars Bench of Magistrates Bringelly & Cooke Sydney Signed Thomas Barker

22 Dec 1828 26 Dec 1828 6 Jan 1829 31 Dec 1828

Humble Petitio of Robert Briars / “Fortune” – Ticket of Leave in 1818 for District of Campbell Town Charged with possession of stolen property – mentions oath of Scott Begs Governor to restore Ticket of Leave Notes re above Details of offences & sentence of Robert Bryers/ “Fortune” [also spelt Briars] “Bryers Ticket of Leave restored to him – Vide Letter to Bench of Magistrates Bringelly & Cooke 25 Feby 1828” “Bryers marriage permitted 6 Feby 1828” Note re above Note [hard to read] re Briars & Ticket of Leave Letter re Robert Briars – character reference as a wheatgrower [very hard to read] Notes re above

A2.3 303 304 305 306

28/10198 22 Dec 1828 28/9544 27 Nov 1828

Hon Alexander McLeay CS, Sydney Alexander McLeay CS

Police Office, Campbell Town Signed William Howe J P Superintendent of Police Police Office, Campbell Town Signed William Howe J P Superintendent of Police

17 Dec 1828 23 Dec 1828 26 Nov 1828 11 Dec 1828

Letter re Robert Briars [also spelt Bryers, Briers] recommending leniency Note re above Mentions John Coghill Letter re Robert Briars – deprived of Ticket of Leave & detained by Capt Cogill [also spelt Coghill] Notes re above Ref 28/7456


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307 308 309 – 310 311 – 312 313 314 315

28/8328 18 Oct 1828 28/8028 9 Oct 1828 28/8626 28 Oct 1828

J Coghill Esq J P Hon Alexander McLeay CS Hon Alexander McLeay CS, Sydney Hon Alexander McLeay CS

Police Office, Cooke Signed John Coghill J P Police Office, Bringelly Signed Robert Lowe ? J P Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office Signed F A Hely

16 Oct 1828 6 Oct 1828 27 Oct 1828 29 Oct 1828

Note Enclosing copy of letter from Superintendent of Police at Campbell Town Scrap of paper Letter transmitting Ticket of Leave of Robert Bryers per “Fortune” 2 – cancelled & Notes Letter re Robert Bryers / “Fortune” 2 Mentions John Coghill Note re Bryers Letter enclosing list of persons applying for publication of Banns – from Revd Mr Thomas Hassall Margin Robert Crawford / “Canada” to Jane Weldon / “Princess Charlotte” Robert Bryers / “Fortune” to Elizabeth Robinson / “Canada” 2nd Thomas Willmot / “General Hewitt” to Maria Robinson / Native Free Notes re above Re Bryers & Ticket of Leave & marriage - mentions Mr Howe “Reply 28/9544” Mentions Revd Thomas Hassall, Narellan

A2.3 316 – 317 318 319 – 320 321 322 – 323

28/7456 18 Sep 1828


Police Office, Cooke Signed John Coghill J P Signed Thomas Liddell Signed George Tingey “his mark” Campbell Town Signed William Howe J P Superintendent of Police

15 Sep 1828 17 Dec 1828

Letter enclosing Affidavits of Thomas Liddell and George Tingey re misconduct of Robert Bryers/ “Fortune” 2 of Upper Minto - Ticket of Leave suspended Mentions items stolen from Mr Joseph Scott of Narellan Note re above Details re Ticket of Leave – Bryers “Reply no. 28/8028” Ticket of Leave restored 25 Feb 1829 New South Wales Thomas Liddell/ “Mangles” 1 Affidavit re Robert Bryers settler in Upper Minto – details Mentions Mark Arnold, servant & Mr Scott, George Tingey “Sworn before me at Kirkham this 12th Sept 1828” Signed John Coghill J P New South Wales George Tingey/ “Royal Charlotte” Affidavit re Robert Bryers Mentions Thomas Liddell, Mark Arnold & Mr Scott “Sworn before me at Kirkham this 12th Sept 1828” Signed John Coghill J P Certificate re Robert Briars – mentions Glenlee Mentions Joseph Scott, a publican in Minto – convicted of stealing timber from Church Lands Mentions Briars and marriage


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324

Signed William Howe J P, Richard Brooks J P, Thomas Reddall R M Campbell, Edward Riley John Reddall, William MacLeod E Hovell, J Fearns, N Campbell, John Patrick, Thomas ? John Farley, ? Soloman, James Bean, Robert Lack, Edward Fletcher, Robert Burke, William Chippindall, John Vardy

30 Oct 1828

Certificate re Robert Briers

A2.3 325 326 327 328 329

29/386 14 Jan 1829

Hon CS St Patricks Plains, Hunters River Signed Robert Scott J P James Glennie J P St Patricks Plains Signed J Mudie Signed Patrick Caslin “his mark” Signed John Larnach

6 Jan 1829 6 Feb 1829

Letter forwarding Depositions re James Davis/ “Norfolk” – decision re penal settlement Note re above “To Moreton Bay” Affidavit of Mr J Mudie re James Davis/ “Norfolk” 2nd blacksmith re stealing – assigned to Mr Mudie Mentions Edward Payne “Sworn before us this 6th January 1829” Signed Robert Scott J P James Glennie J P Affidavit of Patrick Caslin constable – mentions Mr Mudie, Mr Larnach “Sworn before us this 6th January 1829” Signed Robert Scott J P James Glennie J P Affidavit of Mr Larnach “Sworn before us this 6th January 1829” Signed Robert Scott J P James Glennie J P Sentence re prisoner [J Davis] as to how he obtained the money – 3 years in a penal settlement “Before us this 6th January 1829” Signed Robert Scott J P, James Glennie J P

A2.3 330 331 332 – 333

29/387 14 Jan 1829

Hon CS St Patricks Plains, Hunters River Signed Robert Scott J P James Glennie J P St Patricks Plains, Hunters River Signed R A Rodd Signed William Wapshot

6 Jan 1829 6 Feb 1829

Letter enclosing depositions in case of Alexander Lambert/ “Asia” – query re penal settlement Note To be sent to Moreton Bay Affidavit of Mr Rodd of the Wollomby [also spelt Wollombi] re Alexander Lambert/ “Asia”, assigned to Mr Rodd – prisoner absconded, items stolen Mentions Mr Blaxland “Before us the 6th January 1829” Signed Robert Scott J P, James Glennie J P Affidavit of William Wapshot – assigned servant to Mr Blaxland of the Wollombi


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“Before us the 6th January 1829” Signed Robert Scott J P, James Glennie J P “Guilty 3 years to a penal settlement”

A2.3 334 335 336

29/416 15 Jan 1829

Hon Alexander McLeay CS James Bowman Inspector of Hospitals

H M General Hospital, Sydney Signed J Bowman Newcastle Signed George Brooks Sen Assist Surgeon

14 Jan 1829 13 Jan 1829 16 Jan 1829

Letter enclosing copy letter from Mr Brooks, surgeon at Newcastle Hospital [Copy] Letter re salary advance & deduction to be made Notes re above – repayment by instalments

A2.3 337 – 338 29/450 16 Jan 1829 no.29/24

Hon CS Commissariat Office, Sydney Signed James Laidley D C G

16 Jan 1829 Letter re shipment on “Mary Elizabeth” to Port Macquarie & Moreton Bay – no delay

A2.3 339 340

29/454 16 Jan 1829

Hon Alexander McLeay Apsley Lodge Signed Alex M Baxter

16 Jan 1829 16 Jan 1829 21 Jan 1829

Letter requesting Charles MacArthy be replaced by Patrick Couglan “Sesostris” Notes re above

A2.3 341 – 342 343 344 – 345 346 – 347

29/741 27 Jan 1829


Court House, Lower Portland Head Signed Percy Simpson Signed John Browne Signed Hugh Dogherty “his mark”

23 Jan 1829 22 Sep 1828 23 Sep 4 Feb 1828 25 April 1828 13 May 1828 17 May 1828 14 July 1828 18 Sep 1828

Letter transmitting copy of proceedings held re John Grant/ “Marquis of Hastings” at Portland Head - mentions Mr Peter McIntyre Notes re above Report no. 29/3326 Extract from Record Book Page 163 John Grant/ “Marquis of Hastings” Deposition of John Browne, Assistant overseer to No. 8 Iron Gang Deposition of Hugh Dogherty, Free Sentence “Before Peter McIntyre Esq J P and Percy Simpson Esq J P” Extracts from Record Book p.80 Re John Grant/ “Marquis of Hastings” – mentions John Barker, principal overseer, J Warner J P p.106 Re John Grant/ “Marquis of Hastings” – mentions John Barker, J Warner J P p.109 Re John Grant / “Marquis of Hastings” - mentions John Barker, J Warner J P p.110 Re John Grant/ “Marquis of Hastings” – mentions Thomas Lawless Asst overseer & J Warner J P p.119 Re John Grant/ “Marquis of Hastings” – mentions Thomas Jones Asst overseer / W G Hughes J P p.156 Re John Grant/ “Marquis of Hastings” – mentions Bryan McMahon Principal overseer / Percy Simpson J P

A2.3 348 – 350

29/1052 7 Feb 1829

Hon CS


7 Feb 1829

Letter re prisoners: Henry Leonard – to Hospital [“Sophia” 29/250] Michael Murphy – recovered, to masters residence, Hunters River Thomas Scanlon / “Governor Ready”


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351 352 353 354

29/792 29 Jan 1829



7 Feb 1829 28 Jan 1829 6 Feb 1829

William Best/ “General Hewitt” [Ref 29/792] Notes re above – mentions “Governor Phillip” Letter re list of prisoners (invalids) in Hyde Park Barracks - to Port Macquarie List 29/134 John Dillon 29 Patrick Kellar or Edward Leaney ? 52 Michael Tracey/ “Governor Ready” 203 John McGinley 250 Henry Leonard 350 Michael Murphy /”Sophia” Notes re above “To go by “Governor Phillip” “Reply no.29/1052”

A2.3 355 356 - 357

29/1099 9 Feb 1829 No 29/27

Hon CS Internal Revenue Office Signed James Busby Coll Int Rev

7 Feb 1829 Letter submitting Return re Auctioneers Licences Return of the Individuals with their Sureties who have taken out Licenses to act as Auctioneers under the Act of Council No. 13 from 1st of November 1828 to 31st January 1829____________ Names of Principals/ Names of Sureties Frederick George Foxale of Sydney / George Bunn, A B Spark of Sydney Charles Henderson of Sydney / James Norton, Charles Cowper of Sydney Jackson Barwise, Sydney / William Williams, Joseph Underwood of Sydney Robert Lack, Campbell Town / Thomas Rose, John Patrick of Appin & Notes

A2.3 358 – 359 360 361 361 [repeat] 362

29/1104 9 Feb 1829 29/34

Hon CS Commissariat Office, Sydney Signed J V Miller A C G Commissariat Office, Sydney Signed J V Miller A C G in absence of D C G Commissariat Office, Sydney Signed J V Miller A C G in absence of D C G Commissariat Office, Sydney Signed J V Miller A C G in absence of D C G Commissariat Office, Sydney Signed J V Miller A C G in absence of D C G

9 Feb 1829 9 Feb 1829 9 Feb 1829 6 Feb 1829 6 Feb 1829

Letter submitting statements of the supplies shipped on “Isabella” and “Governor Phillip” for Norfolk Island and Moreton Bay & period victualled Account of Provisions shipped on Board the “Governor Phillips” [sic] consigned to the Commissariat Officer at Moreton Bay - salt beef, oatmeal, oxen, sheep Account of Stores shipped on board the “Governor Phillips” [sic] for the use of the settlement at Moreton Bay Account of Provisions shipped on board the “Isabella” consigned to the Commissariat Officer at Norfolk Island - wheat, salt beef, salt pork, sugar, spirits - & period victualled Account of Stores shipped on board the “Isabella” for the use of the settlement at Norfolk Island

A2.3 363 – 364

29/1107 9 Feb 1829 M 14/1829

Hon CS Capt Dumaresq Commandants at Port

Office of Public Works Signed William Dumaresq Director Public Works

9 Feb 1829 Letter submitting a Form for Monthly Returns of Progress of Public Buildings at Out-settlements & Note


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365 – 366

Macquarie Moreton Bay, Norfolk Island, Fort Wellington, King Georges Sound

Monthly Return of Work Carried on at … between the 1st … of 182 … specifying each article separately which has been made or repaired, including Buildings

A2.3 367 – 369 370 371 – 377 [p 371 appears twice]

29/1168 13 Feb 1829 No. 2 29/1168

Hon CS Dunwich Signed P Logan, Commandant Moreton Bay Signed P Logan Capt 57th Regt - President Signed H Clarence Scarman Lieut 39th Regt & Skein ? Craig - Members

6 Feb 1829 Letter reporting arrival of “City of Edinburgh” at Amity Point and Dunwich & reloading Para 2: Re loss of 30 casks of salt provisions and 2 casks of rice when unloading “City of Edinburgh” – encloses proceedings of Court of Enquiry Para 3: Reports murder by 2 of the runaways who came by “City of Edinburgh” – report from Lieut Bainbrigge – to follow by “Mary Elizabeth” Notes re above Proceedings of a Court of Enquiry assembled on board the ship “City of Edinburgh” – Capt Logan 57th Regt - President, Lieut Scarman 39th Regt, Commissariat Clerk Craig - Members Re loss of 30 casks salt provisions & 2 casks of rice in the Cutter “Glory” 1st Evidence Mr Roberts, Storekeeper, Dunwich 2nd Evidence Mr Stevenson, Chief Mate 3rd Evidence Mr John Tosh, Pilot, Moreton Bay 4th Evidence Mr Edward King, Master of the Cutter “Glory”

A2.3 378 379

29/1182 13 Feb 1829


13 Feb 1829 13 Feb 1829

Letter re arrival of hired ship “City of Edinboro” [also spelt Edinburgh] from Moreton Bay enclosing Manifest of cargo [Manifest not filmed here] Notes re above

A2.3 380 – 381 382 383 – 384 385 – 386 387 – 389 390 391 – 392

29/2094 17 Mar 1829 27/8878 18 Sep 1827

Hon Alexander McLeay Harington His Ex Lieut Gen Darling, Governor of NSW His Ex Lieut Gen Darling,

Sydney Signed F Rossi, Chairman Signed de la Condamine Sydney Gaol Signed George Baxter Signed William Bland, George Allen, John Stephen, Alexander M Baxter, William Foster, John Stephen jnr, H Balcombe, John Gruner ? etc. [some names difficult to read – obscured] “R D” Sydney Gaol

16 Mar 1829 18 Mar 1829 Wednesday 18th Mar 3 Sep 1827 23rd “24” 28 Aug 1827

Letter re George Baxter [John crossed out], a prisoner at Moreton Bay – request he be assigned to the Secretary of Australian Subscription Library – to act as librarian & Note re above “To Sydney by “Isabella” Letter re consent to Baxter’s return from Moreton Bay Notes re above Humble Petition of George Baxter of New South Wales Royal Veterans Recommendations Notes re above “Ordered to Moreton Bay by “Governor Phillip” but not in Irons - Sheriff 10 Oct 1827” Memorial of Sergeant George Baxter of New South Wales Royal Veterans [formerly clerk &


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393 394 395 – 397 398

Governor of NSW His Ex Lieut Gen Darling, Governor-in-Chief

Signed George Baxter Princes Street, Sydney Signed Robison, Capt N S Wales ? Sydney Barracks Signed James Sweeny ? Lieut – NSW V Compy ? Female Factory Signed Samuel Marsden William Dumaresq ? G de la Condamine

29 Aug 1827 29 Aug 1827 1 Sep 1827

storekeeper at the Female Factory] Testimonial Testimonial Sergeant Baxter Letter enclosing Memorial of Sergeant Baxter Testimonial - recommending consideration & Note

A2.3 399 400 401 – 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409

27/9519 8 Oct 1827 27/10788 21 Nov 1827 27/10337 3 Nov 1827 27/10077 25 Oct 1827

Hon CS Alexander M Baxter H M Attorney General York Street, Sydney Hon CS Hon Alexander McLeay Hon Alexander McLeay

Factory Signed William Dumaresq for the Committee Parramatta Signed Henry Harvey Commissariat Office, Sydney Signed James Laidley D C G York Street Signed Alexander M Baxter York Street Signed Alexander M Baxter

6 Oct 1827 20 Oct 1827 2 Nov 1827 20 Nov 1827 27 Nov 1827 3 Nov 1827 “9” 25 Oct 1827 2 Nov 1827

Letter re conviction of Sergeant Baxter – person who bought stolen property should restore it Note re above– mentions Attorney General Letter re return of articles [listed] purchased from Baxter Memorandum no. 204 D C G requesting information re quantity of soap and salt issued to Sergeant Baxter Notes re above Mentions value of articles Note re price of articles Enclosing letter from Mr Harvey re goods obtained from Sergeant Baxter Note re above Opinion as to sale of stolen government stores by Sergeant Baxter to Henry Harvey – goods to be returned Note re above

A2.3 410 – 413 29/2096 18 Mar 1829

Hon CS Commandants Office, MB Signed P Logan, Commandant

22 Feb 1829 Letter reporting arrival of Brigs “Mary Elizabeth” and “Governor Phillip” – “Mary Elizabeth” ready for Port Macquarie Para 2: 4 prisoners forwarded on “Mary Elizabeth” – charged with murder Asst Surgeon Cowper & witnesses by “Governor Phillip” Margin John Brunger Thomas Allan Thomas Mathews Patrick Sullivan


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Details re murder of John Carroll by Mathews & Allan Details re murder of Michael Condron by Sullivan Depositions forwarded to Attorney General Para 3: Re searching prisoners arrived on “City of Edinburgh” for notes of Bank of Australia – not found Female prisoners on “Mary Elizabeth” searched – no notes found Para 4: Re sick in hospital – increase in numbers – mentions “opthalmie”, dysentery prevalent Need for medicine

A2.3 414 – 415 416 417 – 418 419 – 420 421 422 423 424 425 426 427

29/2191 20 Mar 1829 29/2203 20 Mar 1829 29/2203

Hon CS Capt Logan, Commandant, Moreton Bay Capt Logan, Commandant Asst Surgeon Lister 57th Regt, Moreton Bay Capt Logan, Commandant, Moreton Bay Capt Logan, Commandant, Moreton Bay CS Lieut Col Allan Commanding 57th Regt

Commandants Office, MB Signed P Logan, Commandant “R D” Moreton Bay Signed David Lister Asst Surgeon 57th Regt Signed Cowper A S “By Order of the Commandant” Moreton Bay Signed David Lister Asst Surgeon 57th Regt Commandants Office, MB Signed P Logan CS Office, Sydney Signed T Harrington for CS Moreton Bay Signed David Lister Asst Surgeon 57th Regt Sydney Signed Allan, Lieut Col Commanding 57th Regt CS Office, Sydney

28 Feb 1829 23rd

25 Feb 1829 24 Feb 1829 24 Feb 1829 7 Feb 1829 25 Feb 1829 20 Mar 1829 23 Mar 1829

Letter re loss of livestock on board “Governor Phillip” due to bad weather Para 2: Re money taken from prisoners Para 3: Enclosing letter from Asst Surgeon Lister 57th Regt, in charge of Hospital in place of Mr Cowper – requesting allowance Notes re allowance Re Inspector of Hospitals to proceed to Moreton Bay to report on state of sick – to visit Norfolk Island & Settlements generally to give opinion Mentions forwarding cattle Letter re his Civil Medical duties & allowance – wishes to be relieved Medicines on hand on 25 February 1829 List of Medicines / Quantity “Copy” Settlement Order, Moreton Bay, 24th Feb 1829 Re Assistant Surgeon Lister 57th Regt taking charge of Colonial Hospital in place of Asst Surgeon Cowper – to Head Quarters to give evidence in case of John Brungar [also spelt Brunger] accused of murdering William Perfoot “Copy” Letter re taking medical charge of Civil Dept during absence of Mr Cowper Discusses duties – compensation for extra duties “Copy” Letter re taking charge of Civil Medical Dept and allowance “Copy – Extract” Re Asst Surgeon of 57th Regt to relieve Mr Henry Cowper – to give evidence in case of John Brunger, murderer of William Perfoot Cowper & witnesses to Head Quarters by “Governor Phillip” “Copy” Letter re taking charge of Civil Medical Dept – query allowance – wishes to be relieved [see p. 417 - 418 – same letter] Enclosing letter from Asst Surgeon Lister requesting similar remuneration as Asst Surgeon Cowper – mentions deficiency of medicines at Moreton Bay Letter re Mr Lister’s application for increase in pay while in charge of Civil Hospital at Moreton Bay – amount


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Supply of medicines forwarded on “Isabella” A2.3 428 – 429

430 431 – 432

29/2203 29/2350 25 Mar 1829

Lieut Col Allan Commanding 57th Regt Hon Alexander McLeay CS

Moreton Bay Signed David Lister Asst Surgeon 57th Regt Parramatta Signed J Bowman

25 Feb 1829 23 Mar 1829 5 May 1829 24 Mar 1829

Letter enclosing copies of correspondence re taking charge of Colonial Hospital Discusses allowances – mentions scarcity of medicines Notes re above Mentions amount of allowance Letter re medicines for Moreton Bay – forwarded by “Isabella”

A2.3 433 – 435

29/2501 31 Mar 1829


30 Mar 1829 Letter re loss of stock on Brig “Governor Phillip” Query re better arrangements for conveyance of cattle – loss due to heavy weather

A2.3 436 – 437 29/2350 25 Mar 1829

Repeat of letter at p 431

A2.3 438 Moreton Bay Signed Joseph Townsend, stock keeper Signed James Davis [“his mark”] & John Yeates – men in charge

16 Feb 1829 Statement from Stock keeper in charge of cattle on board “Governor Phillip” re the loss due to bad weather

A2.3 439 – 440 441 442 443 444 445 – 447

29/2535 31 Mar 1829 29/2392 27 Mar 1829

Hon CS Hon CS John Nicholson Esq

Master Attendants Office, Sydney Signed John Nicholson Master Attendant H M Dock Yard, Sydney Signed Eber Bunker John Beveridge Master Attendants Office, Sydney Signed John Nicholson Master Attendant H M Col Brig “Mary Elizabeth” Signed William Hicks

31 Mar 1829 31 Mar 1829 25 Mar 1829 28 Mar 1829 24 Mar 1829

Letter re removal of Mr Hicks from command of “Mary Elizabeth” – reports has appointed Mr J Bryant Forwarding Certificate of Examination Notes re above In Pursuance of an Order from His Excellency Lieut General Ralph Darling Certificate of Examination re Joseph Bryant Enclosing letter from Mr Hicks, Master of “Mary Elizabeth” re occurrences on voyage to and from Port Macquarie and Moreton Bay Notes re above re Mr Hicks dismissal Letter concerning voyage to Port Macquarie & Moreton Bay – mentions Mr Neave, Pilot at Port Macquarie Outlines occurrences & damage to “Mary Elizabeth” at Port Macquarie & on voyage to Moreton Bay – bad weather

A2.3 448 – 451 29/2892 11 April 1829


Commandants Office, MB Signed P Logan, Commandant

3 April 1829 Letter reporting arrival of Schooner “Isabella” – taken cedar as return cargo, from Dunwich Para 2: Returns of Summary Trials before Commandant forwarded to Attorney General by “City of Edinburgh” Para 3: Re damage to “City of Edinburgh” while giving assistance at Dunwich – mentions Mr Clendon & entitlement Para 4: Reports on sick – medicines arrived by “Isabella” Para 5: George Baxter to Sydney by “Isabella” – sick wife & child to follow Para 6: Re increase in female prisoners – Matron required – suggests married person with husband Para 7: Superintendent of Public Works & Asst Surgeon instructed to keep Registers


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& Notes re “City of Edinburgh”

A2.3 452 – 453 454 – 455 456

29/3405 1 May 1829 29/3554 6 May 1829

Hon Alexander McLeay CS Hon Alexander McLeay

Court House Chambers Signed Alexander M Baxter Attorney General Sheriffs Office, Sydney Signed T Macquoid Sheriff

1 May 1829 6 May 1829

Letter re prisoners from Moreton Bay on Hulk – no longer required Margin Richard Green/ “John” William Preston/ “Shipley” Thomas Crout/ “England” Anthony Boylow/ “Surry” Charles Loveday/ “Norfolk” Letter re sentence of William Preston/ “Shipley” 2 – to stay on board Hulk until sentence expired Notes

A2.3 457 458 459 460 461 – 462 463 464 465 466 467 – 468 469 470 471

29/3406 1 May 1829 No 43 27/10656 16 Nov 1827 27/10852 23 Nov 1827

Hon Alexander McLeay CS T C Harington Esq Alexander McLeay Esq Alexander McLeay

Audit Office, Sydney Signed Lithgow Signed Gregson Signed T H Scott Signed T C H Signed “W C” Signed de la Condamine Sydney Signed T H Scott Sydney Signed T H Scott

1 May 1829 9 May 1829 May 26 23 May 1829 25 May 1829 15 Nov 1827 27 May 20 Nov 1827

Letter re subscription of Government to the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge & accounts Notes re above Note re donation to Tract Society Notes re warrant & account Letter re Government subscription to Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge & the Tract Society – with view to supplying Settlements with cheap tracts Mentions Mr Condamine & Carter’s Barracks Note re above “G de la Condamine from T C Harington” Note Query & reply re religious books & tracts from the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge Memo Re Government subscription to the Christian Knowledge Society “Revd William Cowper Returned to T C Harington Esq” & Notes Letter re tracts, bibles, testaments & prayer books from Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge & Tract Society for convicts – cost Notes re above Ref 28/683 Note re above Letter re parcels containing tracts & bibles to be distributed by Commandants


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472 473

24 Nov

Listing giving destination & contents of parcels Notes re above re containers to hold books for Newcastle & Moreton Bay

A2.3 474 – 477 478 479 – 480

28/683 22 Jan 1828

Hon CS Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office Signed F A Hely Signed F A Hely

22 Jan 1828 20 Nov 1827

Letter re number of tracts, bibles, testaments & prayer books delivered by Archdeacon – distribution Enclosing Return Mentions Bathurst & Wellington Valley not yet distributed Mr Supt Weston distributed at Hyde Park Barracks Return of the Number and Distribution of the Religious and Moral Publications, Tracts etc handed over to the charge of the Principal Superintendent of Convicts Nov. 1827____________________ Memo re Books for Port Macquarie

A2.3 481 – 483 29/3603 8 May 1829

Hon CS Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office Signed F A Hely

7 May 1829 Letter re Returns of Punishment at Penal Settlements – Mentions Moreton Bay, Port Macquarie & Norfolk Island

A2.3 484 29/3640 9 May 1829


9 May 1829 Letter transmitting Manifests of cargo on board H M Col Brig “Governor Phillip” for Moreton Bay & Norfolk Island – awaiting passengers

A2.3 485 – 486 487 488 489 490 491 - 492

29/3928 19 May 1829

His Ex Lieut Gen Ralph Darling, Governor

Moreton Bay Signed Robert Turnbull Signed John Dunmore Lang Presbyterian Chaplain Moreton Bay Signed P Logan, Commandant Signed Jones & Walker Sydney Signed H Cowper John Stephens jnr A B Spark “R D” Signed ?

April 1829 28 Feb 1829 28 April 1829 May 19 11 July 1829

Petition of Robert Turnbull re mitigation of sentence & Recommendation Certificate Testimonial from employers Recommendation Notes re above – mentions pardon Re Turnbull / Free per “Admiral Cockburn” & case as stated by Mr Ryan Note re pardon

A2.3 493 – 495 29/4142 27 May 1829 No 6


Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Signed P Logan, Commandant

5 May 1829 Letter reporting arrival of Brig “Mary Elizabeth” & departure to Port Macquarie for cargo of hay Para 2: Re state of sick – general report re prisoners Supt of Agriculture preparing land for wheat Para 3: Re Revd Mr Vincent requiring 3 prisoners as clerk, sexton & bellringer


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A2.3 496 – 497 498

29/4389 6 June 1829



5 June 1829 Letter re 20 convicts on Hulk “Phoenix” to be transported to Moreton Bay – indents & particulars of sentences not available List [of Convicts] Richard or William Taylor/ “Minstrel” 1825 John Smith/ “John” 1827 Thomas Green/ “Morley” 1827 John Doran/ “Sir Godfrey Webster” 1826 Daniel Davis alias Tomes/ “Florentia” 1828 James Duggan/ “Boyne” 1826 James Lee/ B C James Kelly/ B C Robert Smithson/ “Prince Regent” 1827 William Sparling/ “Marquis of Hastings” Joseph Walker/ “Gambier” 1821 Alexander Lambert/ “Asia” 1828 John Rooke/ “Albion” 1828 Dominick Henry/ “Henry Porcher” 1825 Patrick McLoughlin/ “Lonach” 1825 John McCann/ “Mangles” 1827 John Haines/ “Countess of Harcourt” 1827 John Deake/ “Morley” 1828 Edward Williams/ “B Merchant” 1828 John King/ “Albion” 1826

A2.3 499 – 500 501 502 – 503 504 – 505 506 507

29/4401 6 June 1829 29/4401 29/4401 29/3573 6 May 1829

Hon Alexander McLeay T Macquoid Esq Sheriff Thomas Macquoid Esq Sheriff Hon Alexander McLeay

Sheriffs Office Signed T Macquoid Sheriff Hulk “Phoenix” Signed David Murray Superintendent H M Hulk “Phoenix” Signed David Murray Superintendent Sheriffs Office, Sydney Signed Cornelius Prout Under Sheriff H M Hulk “Phoenix” Signed J Mair M D Asst Surgeon

5 June 1829 8 June 1829 6 June 1829 4 June 1829 6 May 1829 6 May 1829

Letter giving particulars re Benson’s case - mentions Mr Murray & Notes re Hyde Park Barracks Memo Details re Henry Benson/ “Hooghley” Mentions was assigned to Mr T B D’Arietta [should be spelt D’Arrietta]– also mentions John Lyons Letter enclosing Certificate re Henry Benson/ “Hooghley” Details of his sentence – begs mitigation Letter enclosing Certificate from Dr Mair re health of Henry Benson/ “Hooghley” – to be retained on Hulk, recommending indulgence granted Certificate re illness – Henry Benson/ “Hooghley” Notes re above

A2.3 508 – 510

29/4427 8 June 1829



6 June 1829

Letter enclosing application from George Taylor requesting female prisoner Margaret Riley/”Edward” be transferred to his service from that of Thomas Byrne 2nd application from Charles Mackay for assignment to him of prisoner John Wilson/ “Henry” from service of James Whitaker


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511 512

29/4589 12 June 1829

Alexander McLeay CS

Surveyor of Roads Office Signed L V Dulhunty A S R in absence of Major Lockyer

11 June 1829 9 June 1829

Mentions Judge Dowling application for assignment of Jeremiah Toohey/ “Hadlow” labourer at Hyde Park Barracks PS – Application from Mr R V Dulhunty of Bathurst requesting prisoner William Gibbons/ “Lord Sidmouth” be assigned to his service Letter confirming William Gibbons/ “Lord Sidmouth” as labourer – mentions Mr R V Dulhunty Notes re above

A2.3 513 514, 515 516 517

29/4474 8 June 1829 29/4474

Hon CS Police Office, Sydney Signed F Rossi J P Princ Supt of Police Sydney Signed Edward Flannagan “his mark” Sydney the mark of John Cadman Signed F Rossi J P, Princ Supt of Police, W J Brown JP & J Busby JP

6 June 1829 10 June 1829 18 June 1829

Letter re sentence passed on Bernard McLaughlin/ “Canada” – transmitting depositions Margin Magistrates present F Rossi W J Brown J Busby Notes re above Details of Benjamin [as it is] McLaughlin/ “Canada”5 “Copy” Bernard McLaughlin/ “Canada” – one of the Boats Crew Deposition Edward Flannagan, constable – mentions Schooner “Waterloo” “Sworn this 30th May 1829” Signed F Rossi J P, Princ Supt of Police, W J Brown JP & J Busby JP “Copy” Mr John Cadman, Superintendent of the Government Small Craft “Sworn this 30th May 1829” Signed F Rossi J P, Princ Supt of Police, W J Brown JP & J Busby JP & Sentence

A2.3 518 – 519 520 521

29/4697 16 June 1829 29/4697

Hon CS John Nicholson Esq Master Attendant

Master Attendants Office, Sydney Signed John Nicholson Master Attendant Colonial Secretary’s Office, Sydney [not signed]

15 June 1829 18 June 1829 20 June 1829

Letter reporting Schooner “Isabella” ready for service to Port Macquarie & Moreton Bay & Notes Letter re “Isabella” proceeding to Port Macquarie & Moreton Bay – 19 prisoners to Moreton Bay Notes re above Mentions stores & grain only, wethers & Mr Rolfe’s horses

A2.3 522 523

29/4794 19 June 1829


Principal Superintendents of Convicts Office Signed J Macalister for Princ Supt Convicts

18 June 1829 23 June 1829

Letter re Louisa Cook/ “Grenada” assigned to Rev Mr Vincent, Moreton Bay - escaped from “Isabella”, apprehended at Parramatta – to Female Factory [Ref 29/515] Note re above

A2.3 524 – 526

29/4844 20 June 1829 No 180

Hon CS Commissariat Office, Sydney Signed James Laidley

20 June 1829 Transmitting letter from Messrs Campbell & Co Agents for “Georgiana” re transporting troops, prisoners, stores to Moreton Bay – cost of charter Mentions government charter Hobart Town to India


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527

Note re above

A2.3 528 529

29/4927 24 June 1829

Hon CS Brigade Office, Sydney Signed Col Snodgrass Major – Brigade

23 June 1829 26 June 1829

Letter re passage on “Isabella” to Moreton Bay for James Evans Surgeon of 57th Regt Notes re above

A2.3 530 531 532 – 534 535 – 536 537 – 539

29/4852 22 June 1829

Alexander McLeay Esq His Ex Gen Darling, Governor de la Condamine His Ex Lieut Gen Darling, Governor

Port Office, Sydney Signed William Whyte “R D” Government House Sydney Signed William Whyte Port Office, Sydney Signed William Whyte Sydney Signed William Whyte

19 June 1829 7 Aug 1829 19 June 1829 25 July 1829 10 July 1829

Enclosing letter to Governor Notes re above Mr Whyte to proceed to Moreton Bay as overseer in place of Hilles – salary Mr Whyte to proceed on “Waterloo” Letter to Governor giving details of arrival, grants of land at Van Diemen’s Land, ruin – begging employment Mentions references from J T Campbell & Capt Piper [unable to read] Letter outlining his career, details & requesting a situation [very hard to read]

A2.3 540 541

29/5313 6 July 1829

Hon CS Sydney Signed James Johnson Quartermaster, 57th Regt

6 July 1829 Enclosing Requisition for supplies for 57th Regt at Moreton Bay Note re above

A2.3 542 – 546 547 548 549 550 – 553

29/5314 6 July 1829 26/3357 6 June 1826

Hon Alexander McLeay CS Thomas Macquoid Esq Sheriff CS, Sydney

Commandants Office, MB Signed P Logan, Commandant H M H “Phoenix” Signed David Murray Superintendent Yanvars ? Signed George Innes

22 June 1829 28 July 1829 15 Aug 1829 12 July 1829 16 May 1826

Letter in reply – “Mary Elizabeth” ready for Port Macquarie Para 2: Prisoner Robert Turnbull forwarded Para 3: Prisoner George Mitchell/ “Princess Royal” forwarded on ”Mary Elizabeth” Para 4: Cargo of 22 cedar logs, crooked timber: 89 pieces of Honey Suckle & 27 of Mangrove Mentions supply of flooded or water gum Para 5: re performance of divine worship & situation of burial ground – mentions Revd Mr Vincent Para 6: 20 acres selected as a glebe on Bank of Brisbane 475 yards beyond burial ground – to be fenced – Mr Vincent satisfied Para 7: Requests Mr Vincent’s communications to Head Quarters be returned to him for his remarks Note re above Memorandum Re prisoner George Mitchell/ “Princess Royal” dissatisfied at being in Hulk – pardoned whilst at Moreton Bay – also mentions Daniel Spillane [ also spelt Spillaine]/ “Medina” sent from Moreton Bay / free Notes re above Details re George Mitchell & Daniel Spillane/ “Medina”1 – clerk, Hospital, Moreton Bay Letter re William Spencer & details of case Mentions George Mitchell convicted at same time Begs mitigation of sentence


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554 – 555 556 557 558

26/3585 17 June 1826 26/3356 6 June 1826

His Ex Governor Hon Alexander McLeay CS

Sydney Signed Bannister Police Office, Bathurst Signed J Pennell ? JP, John Street JP, Thomas Evernden JP Magistrates, Bathurst

15 June 1826 20 June 13 July 1826 30 May 1826

Letter re Mitchell & Spencer & commutation of sentence Notes re above Letter re William Spencer late servant to George Innes & sentence – recommending mercy Notes re above

A2.3 559 559 [again] 561 – 562

29/3484 4 May 1829

Hon Alexander McLeay CS A K Mackenzie Esq Sydney

Dochcairn ?, Bathurst Signed A K Mackenzie 68 Portland Street, London Signed G Robertson Ackman

24 April 1829 9 Sep 1828

Enclosing letter [from Mr Ackman of 68 Portland St, London] addressed to Robert Wade, prisoner formerly in his service Notes re above “Copy” Letter enclosing watch and sovereigns for Robert Wade – gives details re Wade’s background Mentions box of articles given to Capt Hudson of “Aurelia” [also spelt Orelia] for Wade

A2.3 563 – 564

29/5364 7 July 1829

Hon CS

Master Attendants Office, Sydney Signed Nicholson, Master Attendant

7 July 1829

Reporting arrival of H M Col Brig “Governor Phillip” from Norfolk Island – enclosing manifest of cargo [manifest not filmed here] & Notes

A2.3 565 – 566 29/3473 4 May 1829

Hon CS Master Attendants Office, Sydney Signed Nicholson, Master Attendant

1 May 1829 Transmitting the manifest of cargo on H M Col Schooner “Isabella” for Moreton Bay [manifest not filmed here] & Note

A2.3 567 – 568 29/3779 14 May 1829


14 May 1829 Transmitting supplementary manifest of cargo on H M Col Brig “Governor Phillip” [supplementary manifest not filmed here]

A2.3 569 570 571

29/2190 20 Mar 1829

Hon CS Master Attendants Office, Sydney Signed Nicholson, Master Attendant Master Attendants Office, Sydney Signed Nicholson, Master Attendant

19 Mar 1829 19 Mar 1829 20 Mar 1829

Reporting arrival of H M Col Brig “Governor Phillip” from Moreton Bay via Port Macquarie – enclosing manifest of cargo and number of prisoners now on board H M H “Phoenix” Manifest of the cargo on board H M Col Brig “Governor Phillip” from settlements at Moreton Bay & Port Macquarie Passengers from Moreton Bay: Dr Cowper Notes re above

A2.3 572 573

29/1019 6 Feb 1829


5 Feb 1829 Transmitting manifest of cargo on H M Col Brig “Governor Phillip” for Moreton Bay – waiting for sheep [manifest not filmed here] Note re above

A2.3 574 – 608 29/5386 8 July 1829

His Ex Lieut Gen Darling Governor

Parramatta Signed Allan Cunningham H M Botanical Collector

16 Dec 1828 “Copy” “Copy transmitted with Lieut Gen Darling’s Despatch No. 25, dated 24th February 1829” Detailed account of expedition beyond Moreton Bay Margins Logan River [p.4 of account]


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“Birnam” Range [p.4] Letitia’s Plain [p.5] Mt Warning [p.7] Vale of Erris [p.8 – p.9] Mount Lindesay [p.10 – p.14] Wilson’s Peak [p.15] Teviot Brook [p.15] Minto Craigs [p.15] Mount French [p.16] Knapps Peak [p.16] Dulhunty’s Plain [p.16 – 17] Limestone Station & Bremer’s River - sketches of Xanthorrhoea or Grass trees on p.20, mentions lime & chalk p.20 [p.19 – p.21] Journey to the Gap in the Dividing Range [p.21 +] Mt Forbes [p.22] Bowerman’s Plain [p.23] Source of the Richmond of Capt the Hon H E Rous [p.24] “Pass” through the Dividing Range [p.28] “The Pass” & “Return to the Limestone Hills” [p.29] Return to Limestone Station – Bainbrigges Plain – Mount Forbes [p.30] Mt Forbes [p.31] Return to the Limestone Hills – Mt Forbes [p. 32 with illustrations] Bremers River [p.33] Illustration Mt Mitchell Mt Cordeaux showing “Pass” [p.34]

A2.3 609 – 611 612 613 614 – 615 616 – 618

29/5453 10 July 1829 29/5453 29/5453 29/5453

His Ex Gen Darling Governor Hon Alexander McLeay CS

Signed James Davison Signed Richard William Cobcroft [witness] J Brabyn [witness] Court House, Windsor Signed William Cox JP Sydney Signed John Dunmore Lang “R D” M D Meares, Chaplain Wilberforce Signed Richard William Cobcroft, J Brabyn, N R Callinan ? Portland Head Signed [many signatures here – two pages – see Example 2 ]

29 June 1829 10 July 1829 13 July 17 July 7 July 1829 23 June 1829 2 July 1829

Petition of James Davison senr of Lower Wilberforce [settled in the district of Portland Head] on behalf of son James Davison jnr [at Moreton Bay as overseer] to be assigned to him as government servant Certificate Certificate Notes re above Certificate Letter from Public Prosecutor recommending James Davison senr & jnr Letter recommending James Davison senr & jnr

A2.3 619 – 620 621

29/5539 14 July 1829 No 1137


Corporation Office Signed Charles Cowper Clerk of the Corporation

13 July 1829 Letter re advance on salary for Rev John Vincent Chaplain at Moreton Bay Also request a cow be sent to Moreton Bay Notes re above

A2.3 622 – 625 29/5542 Hon Alexander McLeay Court House Chambers 14 July 1829 Letter giving opinion re punishments at Norfolk Island ordered by Capt Wright late Commandant


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626 – 631 632

14 July 1829 29/1810 7 Mar 1829

CS Hon CS, Sydney

Signed Alexander M Baxter Attorney General Sydney Signed T E Wright Late Commandant Norfolk Island

6 Mar 1828 [as it is]

Letter re certain prisoners at Norfolk Island: Laurhence [as it is] Cleary – mentions prisoner Clinch Timothy Duffy – mentions Corporal Meehan Samuel Tamlyn Michael Hayes & Elliott Notes re above Obtain opinions re sentences from Atty & Sol Gen “Reply no. 29/5542”

A2.3 633 – 642 643 – 645 646 - 647

29/7847 5 Oct 1829 No 10

Hon CS Norfolk Island Signed J T Morisset Lt Col, Commandant Norfolk Island

16 Sep 1829 May 1829 7 Sep 1829

Letter in reply – mentions prohibiting introduction of Sydney “Monitor” and “Australian” Newspapers Para 2: Restrictions on receipt and despatch of letters, packages, parcels etc – mentions masters & crews of vessels Mentions “Isabella” and shipment of peas and sugar Para 3: re boisterous weather – flagstaff blown down – new site to be found Mentions Capt King of “Adventure” to advise Para 4: Requests old map of island – confusion with names of various areas – mentions Mr Gregson Para 5: Query re garden implements loaned to officers Para 6: Requests Order Book taken to Sydney by Capt Wright be returned Para 7: List of Sydney Gazettes required to complete files Para 8: List of articles enclosed – ordered but not received Para 9: Enclosing copies of Depositions in the case of Michael Keily & attempted murder of John Hughes Prisoners forwarded to Sydney to give evidence: Margin Michael Keily/ “Hooghley” John Hughes/ “Marquis of Huntley” Henry Gascoigne/ “Fame” Richard Nagle/ “Prince Regent” 3 James Bailey/ “Grenada” 1 John Wilson/ “Baring” 1 John Wallis/ “Countess of Harcourt” 2 James Callaghan/ “John Barry” 2 Dennis Shea/ “Hooghley” Timothy Duffy/ “Countess of Harcourt” 2 John Rawlings/ “Prince of Orange” Para 10: Query re fuel – allowances Para 11: Query re female prisoner Maria Williams/ “Grenada” 3 sent per “Isabella” – no female factory – placed in hut with John Emerson’s wife [free woman] in charge No more females to be sent until accommodation available Para 12: Requests married gaoler with wife who can be placed in charge of female prisoners – suggests Skinner, Asst to Chief Constable at Sydney Para 13: Despatch of vessel – weather Para 14: Returns Para 15: Private signal for next vessel List of the Numbers of the “Sydney Gazette” which have never been received at the Commandants Office, Norfolk Island List of Articles included in Requisition forwarded to Head Quarters in June 1829, but which have not


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since been received – Norfolk Island 7th September 1829

A2.3 648 – 659 “The mark of” John Hughes Signed John Grover [Witness] “The mark of” John Rawlings Signed John Grover [Witness] “The mark of” Henry Gascoigne Signed John Grover [Witness] Signed Richard Nagle Signed James Bailey “The mark of” John Wilson Signed John Grover [Witness] Signed James Callaghan Signed James Bailey “The mark of” Dennis Shea Signed John Grover [Witness] “The mark of” Timothy Duffy Signed John Grover [Witness] Signed John Wallis

Michael Keily charged with attempting to assassinate a prisoner of the name of John Hughes on the night of the 1st September 1829 Depositions John Hughes “Sworn before us at Norfolk Island this 2nd September 1829 Signed J T Morisset JP, J Wakefield JP” John Rawlings “Sworn before us at Norfolk Island this 2nd September 1829 Signed J T Morisset JP, J Wakefield JP” Henry Gascoigne “Sworn before us at Norfolk Island this 2nd September 1829 Signed J T Morisset JP, J Wakefield JP” Richard Nagle / constable “Sworn before us at Norfolk Island this 2nd September 1829 Signed J T Morisset JP, J Wakefield JP” James Bailey “Sworn before us at Norfolk Island this 2nd September 1829 Signed J T Morisset JP, J Wakefield JP” John Wilson “Sworn before us at Norfolk Island this 2nd September 1829 Signed J T Morisset JP, J Wakefield JP” James Callaghan “Sworn before us at Norfolk Island this 2nd September 1829 Signed J T Morisset JP, J Wakefield JP” James Bailey “Sworn before us at Norfolk Island this 2nd September 1829 Signed J T Morisset JP, J Wakefield JP” Dennis Shea “Sworn before us at Norfolk Island this 2nd September 1829 Signed J T Morisset JP, J Wakefield JP” Timothy Duffy “Sworn before us at Norfolk Island this 2nd September 1829 Signed J T Morisset JP, J Wakefield JP” John Wallis “Sworn before us at Norfolk Island this 2nd September 1829 Signed J T Morisset JP, J Wakefield JP”

A2.3 660 – 673

29/7846 5 Oct 1829 “No 9”

Hon CS

Norfolk Island Signed J T Morisset Commandant

16 Sept 1829

Letter re arrival of “Isabella” Para 2: Requests millwright Para 3: Re overseers & indulgences – new regulations Para 4: Re overseer Woodlands the plasterer – salary, gratuity


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674 – 675 676 – 677 678 679 680 681 – 682 683

29/7846 29/7846 29/7846 29/7846 29/7846 No 28/18

Lt Col Morisset Commandant Lt Col Morisset Commandant Lt Col Morisset Commandant

Norfolk Island James Nicholson, Supt of Convicts Norfolk Island Signed Archibald Macleod Norfolk Island Signed R Hunt, Captain Commandant Norfolk Island Signed J Wakefield, Capt 39th Regt - Supt of Public Works CS Office, Sydney Signed Alexander McLeay

16 Sep 1829 10 Sep 1829 17 Jan 1829 10 Sep 1829 8 Nov 1828 31 Oct 1829

Para 5: Re Charles Smedley/ “Morley” 1 – to Sydney to receive Ticket of Leave Para 6: Clerk Mr Hamilton to Sydney on “Isabella” – to be returned as soon as possible – employing prisoner named John Emerson until Mr Hamilton’s return Para 7: Re anchor & cable left by “Governor Phillip” – Master of “Isabella” to try to recover Para 8: Mechanics being forwarded as per attached list [list not filmed here] Para 9: Re Adam Oliver/ “Eliza” 2 – to Sydney on “Isabella” Mentions Trial of Sergeant Tunny ? Para 10: Re Certificate for loss of horses Para 11: Re Mare on Island Para 12: Re bullocks – use for harvest – mentions Mr Macleod Para 13: Re Boats Para 14: Re Tide Waiter to superintend landing of cargoes, etc Para 15: Appointees to be of sober habits Para 16: Re tobacco cultivation Para 17: Requests assistant clerk - mentions prisoner Emerson “Copy” Letter requesting clerk “Copy” Letter re oxen for Agricultural Establishment on Norfolk Island – hoe & spade for cultivation Outlines other works needing drays & cattle “Copy” Commandant’s Orders Thomas Woodlands & Ticket of Leave – allowance, salary “Copy” Letter stating 4 teams of oxen needed for duties of Dept – uses Extract Re Principal Superintendent of Convicts selecting cooper, carpenter & plasterer – Woodland [also spelt Woodlands] to be employed until latter arrives – pay Extract of a Letter from Lieut Col Morisset Commandant of Norfolk Island addressed to Hon the Colonial Secretary dated Norfolk Island 16 September 1829 Para 14: re tide waiter Note “Capt Morisset”

A2.3 684 - 705 29/5362 7 July 1829 “No 1”

CS Norfolk Island Signed J T Morisset Lt Col Commandant

13 June 1829 Para 1 & 2: Reporting arrival at Norfolk Island to take command Boards appointed to look at Agriculture Department & Inventory of Government Property Para 3: Branding of cattle and sheep & marking of articles with Government Mark “Broad Arrow” Para 4: Loss of horses – requests replacements Para 5: Suggests mounts for Supt of Agriculture, Supt of Works, Surgeon & Principal Overseer of Works Para 6: Mare no use for riding until broken in for harness Para 7: Requests stallion Para 8: Brig “Governor Phillip” unsuitable vessel Para 9: Requests working bullocks Para 10: Discusses settlement – buildings, situation etc.


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Para 11: Prisoners barracks – situation Para 12: Civil Officers quarters Para 13: State of buildings Para 14: Discipline related to conditions Para 15: Needs mechanics to complete buildings – lists those required Para 16: Granary & Gaol Para 17: Intolerable conditions – mentions Mr Macleod Para 18: Late Supt of Agriculture Mr Bennett – accommodation not suitable for Mr Macleod Para 19: Buildings occupied by carpenters, wheelwright, cooper, blacksmiths Paras 20 & 21: Plan of new Government House & civilian accommodation Para 22: Commandant currently quartered in the Barrack Para 23: Need for Prisoners Barracks Para 24: Boats – one whale boat, 2 launches Para 25: Requests tide waiter Para 26: Settlement living on maize meal – need for supplies Para 27: Cultivation of land – difficulties Para 28: Soil fertility – high winds – crops Paras 29, 30 & 31: Breeding cattle & sheep needed – problems with sheep – guinea grass Para 32: Re safe landing of boats, cargoes etc. Para 33: Re orange trees & coffee plantation Para 34: Re 3 prisoners in the bush: James Hopkins from 29 Oct 1828 Stephen Smith from 7 April 1829 James ? Fell from 7 April 1829 Suggests could be apprehended if black natives from Hunters River or coast willing to assist as bush constables Para 34: Mentions “new system” re provisions for officers & families – payment at Sydney contract prices Subsisting on salt provisions – mentions sheep & poultry Para 35: Re rations for servants Para 36: Rations for 4 women servants Para 37: Re sheep meat for Commandant, etc. Para 38: Re drawing maize/grain from Commissariat for Commandant’s stock Para 39: Re despatch of drip stones to Sydney Para 40: Re numbering of letters – mentions Capt Hunt

A2.3 706 – 713 29/5365 7 July 1929 “No 2”

[CS] Norfolk Island Signed J T Morisset Lt Col Commandant

14 June 1829 Acknowledging receipt of letters by “Governor Phillip” Para 2: Notes arrival on 25th & assumed command on 27th May Para 3: Re Capt Wakefield as Supt of Works Para 4: Re Mill – needs millwright for safe operation Para 5: by “Governor Phillip” to Head Quarters: Margin Mr Bennett Mr Stiven James Gilroy/ “Mangles” 2 Peter Connick/ “Sir Godfrey Webster” 2 Michael Hayes/ “Princess Royal” Para 6: Peter Connick to Sydney – volunteer overseer – reasons for return Mentions Ticket of Leave Para 7: Rate of pay for Woodlands the plasterer Para 8: Re John Macguire & memorial – query re pay & rations as volunteer overseer Para 9:Re assigned servant John Harvey/ “Marquis of Wellington” Para 10: Re Charles Smedley appointed as overseer – ration – working as carpenter Para 11: Vessel detained – bad weather


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Para 12: Returns & Requisitions transmitted [not filmed here] Para 13: Encloses Return of work done for H M Col Brig “Governor Phillip” & account of materials [not filmed here] Para 14: Box made to hold despatches & letters on board Para 15: Private signal for next vessel Para 16: Re “Caroline” whaler – left 2 runaway prisoners from Sydney Margin Samuel Trivens/ “Florentia” Charles Seward/ “Prince Regent” Now on “Governor Phillip” to Head Quarters & Notes throughout this letter

A2.3 714 – 715 716

29/1823 7 Mar 1829


Norfolk Island Signed J Wakefield, Capt 39 Regt Acting Commandant

28 Feb 1829 Letter re arrival at Norfolk Island on 16th Feb to take charge Government House building not complete Mentions Mr Elliot needing stone cutters & 3 joiners from Sydney to enable completion [Margin “Reply No. 29/2032”] Prisoners Barracks commenced Mentions maize & wheat crops planted by Capt Wright Note Re stone cutter & carpenter not on “Governor Phillip”

A2.3

717 – 720 721 - 723 724 725 - 726

29/1764 6 Mar 1829 29/1764


Norfolk Island Signed Robert Hunt, Capt 57 Regt Commanding Commandants Office, Norfolk Island

Feb 1829 19 Feb 1829

Arrival of “Isabella” with letters Para 1: Re Dr Stiven – Asst Surgeon, H M Ship “Satellite” - & pay Para 2: Enclosing Return of every individual receiving salary or gratuity on the Island [not filmed here] Para 3:Orders promulgated Para 4: Re ledgers to Commissariat Office instead of Princ Supt of Convicts Office Para 5 – Para 8: – page missing – see p.725 – 726 Para 9: Re Appointment of Capt Wakefield 39th Regt as Commandant Para 10: Forwarding Plan of tobacco shed built at Longridge Farm [not filmed here] Para 11: Despatch of schooner – re cargo & troops returning to Sydney Sending 15 tons of limestone, a ship’s cubhouse & 1 ½ tons of hay [continued p.724] Statement Lance Corporal William Ravenscroft 39th Regt re Mr Bennett Supt of Agriculture & occurrence on road between Settlement and Longridge Farm “The above statement has been made in our presence Signed Robert Hunt, Capt 57th Regt J Wakefield, Capt 39th Regt” Statement Frederick Seagrave, Private in H M 37th Regt re Mr Bennett, Supt of Agriculture & Lance Corporal Ravenscroft ”The above statement was taken in our presence Signed Robert Hunt, Capt 57th Regt J Wakefield, Capt 39th Regt” Para 11 [contd]: Private signal for next vessel Para 5 [contd]: Re correspondence & applications to Government to be made through Commandant


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Mentions Mr Bennett’s correspondence & his conduct Para 6: Re Mr Elliott [also spelt Elliot] Supt of Public Works & Register re progress of buildings Para 7: Re Dr Stiven & registers & reports required Para 8: 2 prisoners by “Isabella” – no money found in their possession

A2.3 727 – 730 731

Signed J Wakefield Capt 39th Regt Signed A J Ross

6 June 1829 The Proceedings of a Board of Enquiry held at Norfolk Island 6th June 1829 by Order of Lieut Col Morisset Commandant to examine and report upon the state of the Government Farms, Farming Utensils and Tobacco President: Capt Wakefield Member: Dr Ross Statement of Mr Macleod, Superintendent of Agriculture Mentions Mr Bennett & his efforts “Signed J T Morisset, Lt Col, Commandant – A True Copy” & Note

A2.3 732 – 735 29/2020 14 Mar 1829

Hon CS Sydney Barracks Signed Robert Hunt, Capt 57th Regt

14 Mar 1829 Re command of Settlement at Norfolk Island Discusses building & need for mill seasoned cedar plank for doors, windows, etc. & 3-4 carpenters & plasterers for Government House Recommends 9 – 12 draft oxen for agricultural purposes Needs supply of sheep Recommends white or Dutch clover seed to be sown on the highlands Re conduct of Mr Bennett, Superintendent of Agriculture – details & Notes re above

A2.3 736 – 739 740 741 – 743 744 – 747

30/982 Feb 1830 30/982 30/982 No 1 30/982 No 2

Hon Alexander McLeay CS Capt Wakefield, 39th Regt President of Board of Enquiry

Kingston, Norfolk Island Signed A J Ross Asst Surgeon “AJR” Norfolk Island Signed J T Morisset Lt Col Commandant Signed J Wakefield, Capt 39th Regt, President G C Borough, Lt 39th Regt James Nicholson

30 Nov 1829 30 Nov 1829 2 Nov 1829 2 Nov 1829

Enclosing series of papers relating to incident at Hospital & Mr & Mrs Macleod – circumstances surrounding the case Memo re above “True Copy” Letter re Board of Enquiry re Mary Ann Old, prisoner in the Convict Hospital – neglect during birth – mentions Dr Ross, Maria Williams - nurse & Mr Fell Evidences Mary Ann Old Maria Williams Commissariat Clerk Fell Also mentions Overseer McNeill & medical neglect Evidence Overseer McNeill “Copy” Proceedings of a Board of Enquiry held at Norfolk Island the 2nd November 1829 by order of Col Morisset Commandant, at the request of Dr Ross 1st Evidence Mary Ann Old 2nd Evidence Maria Williams – mentions overseer Taylor & Mr Fell 3rd Evidence John Taylor, overseer of the Hospital 4th Evidence Thomas Brain, servant to Dr Ross 5th Evidence


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747 – 747[as it is]

Signed J Wakefield, Capt 39th Regt, President G C Borough, Lt 39th Regt James Nicholson

3 Nov 1829

Mr Fell, Commissariat Clerk Enquiry into the case of Overseer McNeill 1st Evidence: Overseer McNeill Opinion of Court of Enquiry

A2.3 748 749 – 751 752 – 755

30/982 No 3 30/982 No 4 30/982 No 5

[Mrs Morisset] Mrs Macleod

Signed J Wakefield, Capt 39th Regt, President G C Borough, Lt 39th Regt James Nicholson Settlement Signed Colina Macleod Norfolk Island Signed Emily Morisset

4 Nov 1829 3 Nov 1829 Thursday 6 Nov 1829

Commandant’s Order Re opinion of the Court re Dr Ross “Copy” Opinion “Signed J T Morisset Lt Col Commandant” “Copy” Letter re accusations about Dr Ross’s conduct Letter re accusations re Dr Ross’s conduct – mentions Miss Raymond as a witness “A True Copy”

A2.3 756 757 758 – 759 760 761 762 763 764

29/1826 7 Mar 1829 No 17 28/8934 6 Nov 1828 28/8127 13 Oct 1828 28/10039 15 Dec 1828

Hon Alexander McLeay CS Hon Alexander McLeay CS Hon Alexander McLeay CS, Sydney Hon Alexander McLeay CS

Signed Lithgow H M General Hospital, Sydney Signed J Mitchell “RD” Norfolk Island Signed Hartwell Signed T Wright H M General Hospital, Sydney Signed J Bowman “R D”

7 Mar 1829 5 Nov 1828 “10” 12 Nov 1828 24 Sep 1828 30 Oct 1828 15 Dec 1828 “17” 23 Jan 1829 2 Feb 1829

Memorandum Re salary of Mr John Stiven Asst Surgeon at Norfolk Island (in place of Mr P H Hartwell deceased) Notes re above Letter re return of Asst Surgeon Hartwell to Sydney for operation & appointment of replacement – mentions Asst Surgeon Mair of 39th Regt Mentions supply of medicines ready for despatch but not sent – suggests Harbour Master advises sailing times in future Mentions Capt Wright & supply of medicines Notes re above & despatch of supplies Letter requesting he be relieved of his position due to ill health – to undergo operation in Sydney & Note Note Re Dr Bowman finding replacement for Dr Hartwell Letter reporting death of Dr Hartwell by Acting Medical Officer Mr Stiven Notes re above Mentions “Governor Phillip” preparing for Norfolk Island via Port Macquarie – mentions Dr Mair & Mr McIntyre


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765 766

28/5874 28 July 1828


H M General Hospital, Sydney Signed J Bowman

26 July 1828

Note Re person to relieve Mr Hartwell – mentions Mr Mitchell’s letter Letter re Mr Hartwell’s request to go to Sydney for operation & someone to replace him

A2.3 767 768 769 770 – 772 [772 used twice] 773 774 – 775 776 777 778 – 780 781 – 782 783

29/270 10 Jan 1829 28/5455 11 July 1828 No 102 28/5816 24 July 1828 28/6921 29 Aug 1828 No 153

Capt Wright, 39th Regt Hon Alexander McLeay CS Mr Nye Hon Alexander McLeay Hon Alexander McLeay CS

Sydney Signed T E Wright, Capt 39th H M General Hospital, Sydney Signed J Bowman Audit Office, Sydney Signed Lithgow 2 Pitt Street Signed Francis Flanagan [also spelt Flannigan] Audit Office, Sydney Signed Lithgow

29 Aug 1828 8 Nov 1828 9 Nov 1828 10 Jan 1828 [as it is] 10 Jan 1829 11 July 1828 14 July 1828 23 July 1828 28 Aug 29 Aug 1828 29 Aug 1828

Notes re above Mentions Capt Laws – asked to send medical officer from H M S “Satellite” Mr John Stiven, Asst Surgeon sailed in “Isabella” Note Capt Wright as executor – requesting pay due to Mr Hartwell Note re above Letter re appointment as executor to Dr Hartwell & requesting arrears of pay to be paid - discusses estate & mentions Dr Hartwell’s widow Letter giving details of salary of Dr Hartwell, Asst Surgeon at Norfolk Island Letter re Salary Abstract of Establishments at Norfolk Island for Quarter ended 31 Mar 1828: P H Hartwell, Asst Surgeon William Taylor, Pilot & Coxswain & Notes re above Notes re above Note re Mr Flannigan’s letter re Mr Hartwell, Asst Surgeon at Norfolk Island Mentions letter 28/5816 from Mr Francis Flannigan requesting settlement of account Letter re items procured in Sydney for Dr Hartwell – shipped on “Isabella” [Capt Fish] – amount owing & Notes re above Reply 28/6921 Letter re request of Mr Francis Flanagan for payment on account of pay of Mr Hartwell Notes re above

A2.3 784 – 785 786 – 787 788

Commissary General Laidley, Sydney Commissary General Laidley, Sydney Mr F Flannagan [also

Norfolk Island Signed T E Wright Commandant Norfolk Island Signed P H Hartwell Asst Surgeon Commissariat Office, Sydney

16 June 1828 16 June 1828 22 July 1828

Letter re Dr Hartwell & payment of funds to his agent, Mr Francis Flanagan, Pitt Street, Sydney Request to pay Mr Francis Flanagan Re Warrant for Pay of Dr Hartwell


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789 790 791 792 793 794 795 – 796 797 – 798 799 – 802 803 804

27/11387 11 Dec 1827 27/11234 6 Dec 1827

spelt Flanagan] Pitt Street, Sydney Hon Alexander McLeay CS Mr Elyard Hon Alexander McLeay CS J Bowman Principal Medical Officer, Sydney Repeat of letter at 793 – 794 James Bowman General Hospital, Sydney Alexander McLeay CS

Signed Laidley D C G H M General Hospital, Sydney Signed J Bowman H M General Hospital, Sydney Signed J Bowman Norfolk Island Signed T E Wright Commandant Norfolk Island Signed P H Hartwell H M S “Satellite”, Port Jackson Signed John Laws, Commander of H M Ship “Satellite” and Senior Officer at Port Jackson

11 Dec 1827 12 Dec 1827 13 Dec 1827 8 Dec 6 Dec 1827 7 Dec 1827 19 June 1828 18 June 1828 8 Nov 1828 9 Nov 1828

Letter enclosing report of medical officers re qualifications of Mr Hartwell Notes re above Appointment as Asst Surgeon – to proceed to Norfolk Island on “Governor Phillip” – to relieve Mr Busby? Note No 8 George Street – Mr P H Hartwell Surgeon – late of the “Orelia” Note Re examination - Mr Bowman Letter re Mr Hartwell late Surgeon of the Ship “Orelia” & application for appointment in Colonial Medical Department Note re examination Mentions Mr Macmillan, Mr Evans with Mr Bowman “27/11387” Letter re Dr Hartwell’s request to return to Sydney for medical aid Letter requesting to be relieved of duty at Norfolk Island – to obtain medical aid in Sydney – discusses his condition Letter re appointment of medical officer from the ship as Acting Surgeon at Norfolk Island Mr John Stiven appointed and to proceed on “Isabella” Encloses copy of Mr Stiven’s warrant Notes re above

A2.3 805 Mr John Stiven Asst Surgeon of H M S “Satellite”

H M S “Satellite”, Port Jackson Signed John Laws, Commander of H M Ship “Satellite” and Senior Officer at Port Jackson

8 Nov 1828 Warrant To proceed to Norfolk Island to take charge as Surgeon

A2.3 806 – 808 809 810 811

29/8356 23 Oct 1829

Hon CS

Office of Public Works Signed Charles Wilson D P W

23 Oct 1829

Letter re erection of buildings at Norfolk Island – discusses Plans [not filmed here] Mentions consulting Capt Hunt of 57th Regt Notes re above List: Buildings, Norfolk Island Note re Col Morisset preparing estimates for Buildings


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812 813 – 814 815 – 826 827

29/7853 No 16

Condamine Hon CS

Signed T C H Signed de la Condamine Norfolk Island Signed J T Morisset Lt Col Commandant “R D”

5 Feb 1830 5 Feb 18 Sep 1829 Oct 8

Ref 30/290 Note re Penal Settlement Regulations Letter re Plan of Norfolk Island sent by Col Morisset showing relative position of buildings & proposed alterations [Plan not here] Queries number of buildings required & proper site Mentions Col Dumaresq, Capts Wright & Hunt Note re above – suggests refer to Col Morisset Letter re progress in Agricultural Department Paras 2 & 3: Wheat crop Para 4: Maize Para 5: Tobacco Plantation & potatoes Para 6: Grasses – better suited to short horned cattle than sheep - difficulties Para 7: Re buildings – Government House Para 8: Road to be made from the lime kiln & quarry to town & across swamp to site of Military Barracks – aid communication & building Para 9: Building of Soldiers Barrack, Prisoners Barrack Para 10: Encloses Plan & Estimates for Officers Quarters [Plan not filmed here] Para 11: Mentions sending General Plan of Situations of Buildings & Wall to enclose them [not filmed here] Discusses the various sites Para 12: Supt of Agriculture – wife & 6 children in unsuitable accommodation – discusses arrangements Para 13: Transmitting copy of letter from Medical Officer re quarters – unsuitable Sending Plan & elevation [not filmed here] – mentions Dr Ross Para 14: Sending Plan & Estimate for the Out Offices attached to Government House [Plan not filmed here] Para 15: Mentions Plan for Stables, Chicken House & Sheds for Poultry Para 16: Sending Estimate for Verandah for Government House Notes re above Ref 29/8356

A2.3 827 – 828 [827 used twice] 829 – 830 831 – 832 833 – 834 835 – 837

29/7853

Lieut Col Morisset Commandant

Signed William Elliot J Wakefield S P W Signed William Elliot J Wakefield S P W Signed William Elliot J Wakefield S P W Signed William Elliot J Wakefield S P W Norfolk Island Signed A J Ross

Sep 1829 Sep 1829 Sep 1829 Sep 1829 16 Sep 1829

Estimate of Medical Officers Quarters to be erected at Norfolk Island Sept 1829 Estimate of Out Buildings erecting at Government House, Norfolk Island Sept 1829 Estimate of Materials required in the erection of a Verandah at Government House, Norfolk Island, Sept 1829 Estimate of Military Officers’ Quarters to be erected at Norfolk Island, Sept 1829 “Copy” Letter re smallness of accommodation & inconvenience – discusses Accommodated with Commissariat Officer, Supt of Convicts & Principal Overseer of Works Mentions about to be married & needs suitable accommodation

A2.3 838 – 843

29/9808 15 Dec 1829


Kingston, Norfolk Island Signed J T Morisset

26 Nov 1829 Para 1: Re crops – wheat, maize, potatoes Para 2: Re removal of wheat – needs form of cart or carriage


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No 17 Commandant Para 3: Seed maize Para 4: Potatoes Para 5: Suggests cultivation inland – strong sea breezes Para 6: Could maintain 5000 inhabitants Para 7: Commandant’s House nearly finished – commencing Prisoners Barrack Para 8: Submitting Plans of Buildings to be erected at Long Ridge [also spelt Longridge] – discusses buildings [ Plan not filmed here] Para 9: Superintendent’s House – description of buildings & materials to be used Para 10: Comment on state of settlement and prisoners Para 11: Whale boat lost – launch wrecked Para 12: Mary Ann Old per “Louisa” returning to Sydney to 1st Class Factory – illegitimate child Para 13: Maria Williams per “Grenada”3 returning to Head Quarters [Notes in margin throughout] Notes re above

A2.3 845 – 847 848 849

29/9810 15 Dec 1829 No 19

Hon Alexander McLeay CS this page is out of order –repeated at p. 853

Norfolk Island Signed J T Morisset Lt Col Commandant

29 Nov 1829 Reporting state of Settlement – conduct of Mr Macleod Supt of Agriculture Note re above Ref 29/9811

A2.3 850 – 853 854 – 855 856 857 858 – 861 862

29/9811 15 Dec 1829 No 20 29/9811 29/5639 17 July 1829 28/9991 13 Dec 1828

Hon Alexander McLeay CS Lt Col Morisset Commandant Hon Alexander McLeay CS Hon Alexander McLeay CS

Norfolk Island Signed J T Morisset Lt Col Commandant Norfolk Island Signed Archibald Macleod Superintendent of Agriculture No 3 Harrington Street Sydney Signed H A B Bennett Norfolk Island Signed Henry A B Bennett Superintendent of Agriculture

30 Nov 1829 1 Dec 1829 16 July 1829 7 Dec 1828 “15” 4 Feb 1829

Enclosing letter from Mr McLeod [also spelt Macleod] Superintendent of Agriculture & remarking on it Discusses accommodation for family & plan for residence Mentions dispute between Mrs Morisset & Mrs McLeod Mentions accident in whale boat - Messrs McLeod & Fell & Lt Borough Mentions Mr McLeod’s request to be removed to another station Letter requesting to be removed to another station – reasons P S – date should be 30 Nov 1829 Letter reporting arrival at Head Quarters –discusses duty as Superintendent of Agriculture at Norfolk Island – replaced by Mr McLeod Notes re above Letter re failure of wheat crop – causes & remedies Mentions maize not promising – bad management – discusses Capt Wright Also mentions cattle & ploughs for cultivation Potatoes & tobacco [by “Isabella” for Governor] & Notes re above & relating to correspondence with Governor Note re Mr Bennett recommending barley Mentions grass sent, military ration & a horse for government service, working cattle & ploughs, potatoes

A2.3 863 – 871 29/7852 [date illegible] No 15

Hon CS Norfolk Island Signed J T Morisset Lt Col Commandant

17 Sep 1829

Letter acknowledging receipt of Government Regulations Para 2: Re Minutes Para 3: Re gardens for the officers – labourers, fencing – crops


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Para 4: Allowance of grain per month to officers Para 5: Allowance of grain to Commandants Para 6: Numbers of servants to officers & Commandant Requests 3 more servants for himself Para 7: Discusses garden at Government House – wind damage therefore spot chosen for garden at Long Ridge – requests gardener be sent Para 8: Garden for troops & convicts to be laid out Para 9: No convicts in bush – of 2 previously mentioned, one apprehended, other may have drowned Discusses prisoners & mounted police - black natives as bush constables Para 10: Rations of tobacco & flour for overseers & constables Para 11: Enclosing copy of letter from Commander of “Isabella” – account of loss of anchors – orders to be given not to anchor – difficulties Mentions Mr Hanson asked to recover lost items from “Governor Phillip” Mentions anchorage at Cascade – discusses difficulty unloading stores at various locations Para 12: Request for anchors from Master Attendant P S Recovery of anchors

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New South Wales – Colonial Secretary Letters Received 1826 – 1934 _______________________________

Letters relating to Moreton Bay and Queensland, 182 2 – 1860 From the Originals in the Archives Office of New So uth Wales

Letters received 1828 and papers filed with them 1 - 114 [continued from Reel A 2.2] Letters received 1829 and papers filed with them 115 – 871 [continued on Reel A2.4]

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