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IdentifierUMA-ACE-19630008Extentnot specifiedLinear Meteragenot specifiedScope and ContentLetter from John J. English, in Sale, Gippsland, to his sister Ellen Gibbs, 18 June 1861. The letter is written on folded writing paper the first page of which is printed "Newsletter of Australasia; a Narrative to Send to Friends. No.58. June 1861, and with illustrations of "Aboriginal Courtship", and scenes of mining. Printed and Published for the Proprietors, at the "Herald" Office, 9 Bourke Street East, Melbourne. John describes the murder of Aborigines by another group, an incident represented in a scene on the front of the Newsletter which occurred near to his house, the parties being known to him; shooting with Alfred Lewis and a visit to the "Great Gippsland Lakes"; a choral service in Sale Church; prospects of returning to England and a dance. Letters showing provenance filed with the Newsletter.Access StatusOpen for public accessRequest Access to RecordsRequest records from this Accession
English, John J., [1963.0008] Papers of John J English (1861), [UMA-ACE-19630008]. University of Melbourne Archives, accessed 26/04/2025, https://archives.library.unimelb.edu.au/nodes/view/64180
