Letter written by William Wood to Leake from Hawkridge dated (?) 2 October 1842 regarding morgage interest repayment on the 20th of month and request for loan of £300
Letter written by William Wood to Leake dated 27 October 1842 regarding Leakes refusal of loan and not needing any help by the end of next year. Latin inscription at the bottom of the letter from part of the Poem Tristia by the ancient poet Publius Ovisius Naso. Donec eris felix, multos numerabis amicos; tempora si fuerint nubila, solus eris (As long as you are lucky, you will have many friends; if cloudy times appear, you will be alone)
Letter from Charles Riddell to Miss Philemore dated 21 Sept. 1949. From Mosman N.S.W. written in pencil about publication of his story about the Fisher's ghost case, a copy of his ms. also sent to Prof. Triebel for advice. Also reference to books given by Miss Philemore to the library of the North Sydney Spiritualist Church, Charles Riddell, Hon. Librarian.
Letter from D. Gordon and Joseph Gordon to brother, London dated 8 December 1805. Received letter from Jersey - reflected on dangers encountered, relatives - Aunt Jane, Brother Fortune's family, Fanny, Peggy Lakeland "a fine blooming girl", horses, family and servants, no hams available but could get legs of mutton and a few pieces of beef.
Letter from F. [Frances] Simmons to 'my dear Ann':- sending box to V.D.L. containing things her 'beloved (now Angle [sic] in Heaven) left you' [?Mary Simmons] and other items including books for the children and teaspoons; also giving news of Fanny, John [James' brother] and Frederick (who fought in Africa).
Letter from Frank Allison to cousin Dr John J. Gunn, Glasgow dated 13 April 1874. Shooting, athletics, cricket - Launceston beaten by all England Eleven.
Letter dated 1863 from Donnelly asking for help in obtaining a pardon, and letter from Graham to the Comptroller General asking if he was entitled to his freedom with reply endorsed.
Letter from James Backhouse Walker in Hobart to his sister Mary who was painting in Quinperle, Brittany. It sets out the Walker genealogy at length and describes the ships which carried Collins and his party to Sullivans Cove. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 40
Letter to James Gordon arbitrator in civil case, Sydney Order of Civil Court of N.S.W. for dispute between William Stewart and Robert Campbell to be referred to the arbitration of James Gordon (11 October 1810); accounts of "estimated proportion arising to Captain Stewart on the sale of seal skins, oil" etc.; valuation of sloop "George", brig Venus, etc.
Letter from James Gordon to nephew John [? John Thomas Lakeland] dated 14 October 1835. Box of apples, jams etc sent, reference to his studies, stock prices, crops, bees, prosecution of the shepherd and the groom for their infamous conduct, respects to Mr Manning and love to James. (transcript only, original too damaged and powdery to handle)
Letter written by John Grant to William Sinclair dated 4 March 1824 from Hobart: William Sinclair's services as accountant in Mr Laird's affairs discontinued owing to his drinking habits reported by Dr. Hood
Letter from Rachel Cotton, Kelvedon, Tasmania, dated 19 June 1868 to her father Francis Cotton who is visiting Sydney. She talks about her brother Joseph carting and ploughing, breaking a horse for the gig, an adventure in the rain where she caught cold and jaundice.
Letter from Rev. Robert Auld, Orkney, dated 8 April. 1845. Inquiring about Joseph Welsh and a bill of exchange he sent to Gunn in 1843 for Welsh. (transcript only, original too fragile and powdery too handle)
Letter from Robert Campbell Gunn to brother William dated 6 October 1828 from Barbados regarding the want of cash for fare home in spite of economies, appointment as clerk to Royal Engineers Antigua uncertain, thinking of moving to V.D.L., Gunn's father and father-in-law recently died in Antigua
Letter from Robert Mather to his daughter Sarah Benson Walker who was waiting for the birth of her first child. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 14
Letter from Robert Walker to his daughter Winifred, Hobart 1883. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 44a
One letter written by Samuel Hood to John Grant dated 5 Oct. 1825 regarding John's departure for Sydney left house dull, anxious about John's health, Gilly case continuing.
Letter from Sarah Threlkeld (nee Arndell wife of L.E. Threlkeld, missionary) dated 24 May 1840. From Ebenezer, Lake Macquarie to brother [in law] and sister Gunn: L.E.T. taking service, children busy with books, family.
Letter written 1 July 1828 from Temple Pearson, Douglas Park to Gunn: friendly letter regarding servant due a ticket of leave so needs replacement and Gunn's bull.
Letter from Thomas & Sarah Cherry to son James Cherry. Not heard from him. Addressed to George Thompson, River Plenty, with postscript asking if James Cherry "be no more" Mr Thompson requested to inform his parents.
Letter addressed to "Aunt" dated 28 April 1889. Incomplete letter headed "Mardin Erleigh: sorry about her worries but unable to help - living hand to mouth since store burned down, offered lodging, expecting any day - "nurse here now", Tom works hard, children well.
Letter from T.W. Birch, Hobart, to James Gordon at Sydney dated 8 February 1811. Stock well, some in calf, bull, a passenger in the "Cambell Macquarie" an inmate of Birch's house had seen them all and could inform J.G.'s brother in law, skins, land.
Undated letter written by William Wood to Leake regarding his financial situation, harvest unsold, if creditors insist will sell up everything - town allotment, horses, carriage, furniture anything except the sheep
Letter from W. Wood to W. Gunn dated 1 July 1845. Nankridge: employment for Charles, Mr Swan bought horses and bullocks for ploughing, cannot offer present big rent of £650 for 2000 acres. (fragile document)
Letter written by William L. Wells to "Sister" dated 17 July 1910. Grandson, Frank and Isabel's child, William Walker Wells, little Francie, Arnold, Ella.
One letter written by William Wilkinson to John Grant dated 22 Sept. 1825 from London in regard to business affairs, Pearcy"s account, proceeds of whale bone sales, happy to hear of brother's success, remembrance to Mr Bethune.
Letter written by William Wood from Hawkridge, Snakebanks dated 10 June 1838 regarding the membership of the committe for the Church of England Grammar school
Letter written by William Wood from Hawkridge dated 13 june 1841 requesting subscriptions to the school in Hobart town to be called the Archdeacon Hutchins school for the instruction (as I have been informed) of the lower classes, and under the control of the chief minister of the English church in this colony: The subscriptions range from £10.10 downwards if you or others incline to subscribe
Letter written by William Wood from Hawkridge dated (?) 14 August 1842 regarding always making mistakes in acceptances, all afflicted with rheumatism, rations given out to servants and going to the ball.
Letter written by William Wood to Leake from Hawkridge dated 14 September 1842 regarding flood, never seeing the river that high and 350 acres of corn underwater
Letter written by William Wood from Hawkridge dated 15 August 1841 regarding no chance of his sons being able to raise any of the money which I borrowed and advanced to them for Port Philip – Idetermined on selling his land at the Windfalls or part of the Estate
