Stobart (on board Resolute) to Barbara Chilton, 04 December 1852-31 January 1853

Component identifier:: File 9
Content Summary:: Departure; ferocious storm; daily routine; health; fellow-passengers; church services; difficulties of reading; character of Lord Henry Scott and his dislike of studies; 'the Doldrums'; encounters with other ships; 'Crossing the Line' ceremony; Christmas Day; chess tournament; Trinidad Island; observation of stars; shortage of provisions; sighting of Cape of Good Hope; slowness of voyage; arrival at Cape Town; visit to Wynberg and Constantia. (ms and typescript copy)
Processing information:: M467

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Location of this collection:: National Library of Australia

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Canberra ACT 2600, Australia