Correspondence, 1848-March 1850

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File MS 443
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Relates mainly to his trial and transportation.

Includes correspondence concerning the petition to the House of Commons against transportation, the voyage to Tasmania, O'Brien's refusal to accept the conditions for a ticket-of-leave, his solitary confinement at Maria Island, the activities of the other political prisoners, and Irish affairs. Most of the papers are copies of O'Brien's own letters, including letters to his family, and there are also letters of T.F. Meagher, J. Martin, R. Pitcairn (Hobart), W. Carter (Hobart) and A. French (Pt. Phillip). (items 2523-2670)

Items of interest pertaining to Australia:

2527. C. Gavan Duffy to O'Brien, n.d.: wishes to write sketches on leading Confederates.

2543. W. Greig to O'Brien, 11 May 1849: House of Lords judgment.

2544. R. Potter to O'Brien, 11 May 1849: House of Lords judgment.

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