Microform Collection

Title: Australia: colonial life and settlement : the Colonial Secretary's papers 1788-1825, from the State Records Authority of New South Wales. Part 1, Letters sent, 1808-1825.
Call Number: MICROFILM 6015
Publisher: Marlborough : Adam Matthew. ; c2002
Description: 19 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.

Subject(s):

New South Wales. Chief Secretary's Department--Archives.
New South Wales--Social life and customs--18th century--Sources.
New South Wales--Social life and customs--19th century--Sources.
New South Wales--History--18th century--Sources.
New South Wales--History--19th century--Sources.

Notes: From the First Fleet in 1788 to the establishment of settlements across Eastern Australia (New South Wales then encompassed Tasmania and Queensland as well) this project describes the transformation of Australia from a prison settlement to a new frontier which attracted farmers, businessmen, and prospectors. Part 1 in this series covers the out-letter books or 'letters sent' from the Governor and his principal aide, the Colonial Secretary to others within the colony or to 'foreign parts' which included England and other colonies. The letters date from 1808 to 1825 and tell us much about the way in which the colony perceived itself and the demands that were placed upon it.

Publication type: Letters, Correspondence
Country: Australia
Time period: 1808-1825
Language: English

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