Gilbert James Inglis. Journal kept by Purser on Duchess of Northumberland from London to Hobart Town with female convicts, 16 November 1852-12 March 1853

Component identifier:: Series JOD/150
Content Summary:: Details of female convicts boarding - their dress, 217 women and some children; food allowance, mess duties; Minister from Thames church preaches to the women; Mary Murphy put in 'the box' for stealing piece of fresh meat; sea sickness - served a glass of wine; other convicts confined to the box for fighting and stealing; gales - could not light a fire in the galley; Doctor reads prayers and distributes religious tracts which were generally used for curl paper; knitting stockings; deaths of children; deaths of Ann Jones and Jane Nottingham; hot weather - women allowed to stay late on deck. [Ends before reaching Hobart] (30p.)
Processing information:: M2834

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