Letter from Jane Cannan to Mary Cannan

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Item 6

Content Summary:

A letter to Mary Cannan in which Jane apologises for not writing sooner. She talks about occupying her time sketching; assisting the land lady with chores; her wishes to have their iron house put up so she can get it in order soon. Mentions David working in Adelaide with Mr Pollock. She has enquired about teachers and governesses and has been told that people send their children home for education. She describes 'vulgar people and vulgar children' and is harsh in her judgements. Observations about the current Art culture. She talks about The Pollocks; price of goods being expensive. The letter is concluded by David who will be travelling to Adelaide and his hopes of making a better income than in England once Mr Pollock returns to England.

Names:

Johnson, Margaret Dorothea

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