Edmund du Cane to his mother and other members of his family (17 letters), 1851-1856

Component identifier:: File ff.146-244
Content Summary:: The letters deal with his decision to accept the Western Australian appointment, the voyage to Australia, first impressions of Western Australia, work of E. Henderson in developing the colony, aborigines, racial conflicts, travels in the interior, isolation, his cottage at Guildford, investments, prices, shortage of essential articles, wreck of Eglinton, clergy, road-building in Darling Ranges, likely effects of cessation of transportation, land purchases, Fremantle Gaol, treatment of convicts, plans for return to England, testimonials by E. Henderson and Governor A. Kennedy (copies), family news.
Processing information:: M1924

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Location of this collection:: National Library of Australia

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Canberra ACT 2600, Australia