Letterbook (62pp), January 1856-October 1857
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- File 8
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The bulk of the letterbook consists of copies of despatches from Macarthur, as acting Governor of Victoria, to Henry Labouchere, the Secretary of State for the Colonies. They deal with the death of Sir Charles Hotham; the formation of the Haines Ministry; elections for the new Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council; Macarthur's report on 'the remarkable progress of Victoria under a form of government that has now completed its natural course' (21 March 1856); the influx of Tasmanian convicts into Victoria; preparations for the new Parliament; Victorian objections to the renewal of convict transportation; the opening of Parliament (Nov. 1856); payment of troops serving in Victoria; the appointment and arrival of Sir Henry Barkly; the question of a knighthood or other honour for Macarthur.
There are also copies of two letters from Labouchere to Macarthur on the appointment of Sir Henry Barkly and Macarthur's service as acting governor (June 1856); addresses to Macarthur from the Legislative Assembly, the Legislative Council and the Dean and clergy of the Church of England (Jan. 1857); and copies of two despatches from Labouchere and a letter from Macarthur to Barkly on medals struck in Victoria for the purpose of rewarding civil or military excellence (April-Sept. 1857).
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Parkes PlaceCanberra ACT 2600, Australia
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