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Series 3: Letters of Captain Richard Hanmer Bunbury to his step-mother Lady Bunbury, 1840 - 1850

 Series

Scope and Contents note

These letters describe the voyage to Australia, first impressions of Melbourne, bushrangers, Charles Joseph La Trobe, economic conditions and family news.

Dates

  • 1840 - 1850

Arrangement note

Arranged in date order

Repository details

Part of the Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library Victoria Repository

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