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Letter from Robert A. Fitzgerald to Henry Williams, January 30, 1850

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  • Description

    Regarding the report published in the Sydney Morning Herald about the tragic attack on the 'Mary' and slaughter of Captain Rabey and his crew. Fitzroy also writes of the circumstances in which his own vessel narrowly escaped floundering during his recent and most unfortunate trip to New Caledonia. During this expedition he had hoped to retrieve a shipment of coconut oil in order to square off some outstanding debts.

  • Other Id

    13716 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-182 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

Images and documents

Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter from Robert A. Fitzgerald to Henry Williams, January 30, 1850
  • Primary Maker

     Algar Williams

  • Date
    1850
    1783-1963
  • Physical Description

    4pp on 1 Leaf ; 251mm x 399mm

  • Language
    English
  • Collection
    Algar Williams
  • Level of Current Record
    Child
  • Is Part Of

    Williams Family Papers, 1783 - 1963

  • Public Access Text

    [Keywords: Correspondence, Letter, Reef, Rocks, Attack, Sinking, Ship, Coconut Oil, Trade, Coral, Navigation]

  • Last Update
    07 Jul 2023
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