Letters, 06 December 1849-14 August 1853

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Letters from William Smith O'Brien to members of the family.

Items of interest pertaining to Australia:

O'Brien (New Norfolk) to Robert O'Brien, 14 Aug. 1853: kangaroo rat; education. Incomplete letter about Maria Island.

O'Brien (Maria Island) to Sir Lucius O'Brien, 6 Dec. 1849: refusal to accept ticket of leave; conditions on Maria Island; system of petty persecution.

O'Brien (New Norfolk) to Robert O'Brien, 26 Dec. 1851: urges him to enter Trinity College; platypus sent to Museum; Irish antiquities.

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Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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