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NEW SOUTH WALES – COLONIAL SECRETARY

LETTERS RELATING TO MORETON BAY AND QUEENSLAND RECEIVED 1822 – 1860

LETTERS RECEIVED 1836 - 1838 AND PAPERS FILED WITH THEM – REEL A2.9 CONTINUED FROM REEL A2.8

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LETTERS RECEIVED 1837 AND PAPERS FILED WITH THEM

37/02190 1837 03 01 Hon CS Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt Commandant “R B”

1837 02 10 1837 04 27~ 1837 04 29~ 1837 05 06

Letter re stockade built around Female Barrack at Eagle Farm [No 37/1] Recommends Mr Parker – suggests he needs assistance Mentions Corporal McDonnell as suitable person – to be promoted to Sergeant Also mentions Corp McDonnell & conduct of the school Notes re above Details re Corp McDonnell & wife (Matron of Factory) – rations & promotion

A2.9 471 – 473 474

37/02191 1837 03 01 Hon CS Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt Commandant

1837 02 10 1837 07 04~

Letter enclosing description of disease attacking horned cattle – requests medicine Note re above Medicines & set of phlemes [also spelt fleams] to be sent via hired Schooner “Jane” Mentions making enquiries re Harris? & Edward? , surgeon [very hard to read]

A2.9 475 476

37/02192 1837 03 01 Hon CS Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt Commandant

1837 02 11 1837 05 01 1837 05 03~

Letter re rations for Thomas Palmer/ “Strathfieldsay” wheelwright & Henry Skinner/ “Lady Rowena” [as it is - previously Lady Kennaway] carpenter– arrived per “Governor Phillip” from Hyde Park Barracks [No 37/3] [Ref 37/03864 – 2nd May 1837] Notes re above Re rations – query to Mr Dumas & Mr Lane

A2.9 477 478

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37/02193 37/02193

1837 03 01 Hon CS Hon CS

Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt Commandant Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt Commandant

1837 02 14 1837 02 13~

Reporting arrival of H M Col Brig “Governor Phillip” [No 37/4] No 2: Re Capt Barney’s request for timber – unable to comply, “Regent Bird” unsafe for heavy cargo – undergoing repair Mentions unloading flour & loading maize No 3: Re delay in bringing in “Governor Phillip” & lack of buoys [Ref 36/02839] No 4: Re windmill – parts needed No 5: Re 4 runaways - 3 men apprehended & sent to Sydney Margin John Main/ “Guilford” 8th Jacob Lord/ “Andromeda” James McGrath/ “Countess of Harcourt” No 6: Re seed wheat from Norfolk Island – Mr Parker reports it unfit to use – requests another supply No 8[as it is]: Enclosing Manifest of cargo & List of prisoners & Notes in margin throughout Manifest of the Cargo and Number of Passengers shipped on board the “Governor Phillip” at Moreton Bay for Sydney 13th February 1837 Passengers 1 sergeant, 1 rank & file & 1 woman of H M 4th Regt 12 male & 2 female prisoners Particulars of Prisoners forwarded per “Governor Phillip” John Todd/ “Mangles” 4 William Smith/ “Grenada” 1 Eugene Kenny/ “Mariner” 3 Patrick Beattie/ “Minerva”3 William Elliott/ “Baring” 2 James Hanlan/ “Castle Forbes” Jeremiah McCarthy/ “America” Thomas Kinshella [also spelt Kinsella, Kinchella]/ “Cambridge” Mathew Forphy or Timm/ “Marquis of Huntly” [also spelt Marquis of Huntley] Charles Fell/ “Hindostan” William Carpenter/ came free Thomas Harford/ “General Stewart” Hanah Rigby/ “Lord Sidmouth” 3 Mary Trump/ “George Hibbert”

A2.9 479 – 488 489 490

37/05416 1837 06 13 Hon CS Hon CS

Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt Commandant Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt Commandant

1837 05 09 Letter re 4 natives from “Bribey’s” Tribe [also spelt Briby] with information re 4 bushrangers – offered a reward to accompany Lieut Otter & Mr Whyte to Bribey’s Island to apprehend them [No 37/5] Margin William Saunders/ “Larkins” James Ando/ “Guilford” George Brown/ “Ocean” Sheik Brown/ “Asia” Suggests William Saunders be sent to Norfolk Island & Notes re above Saunders to Norfolk Island, punishment for other 3 Particulars of John or William Saunders per “Larkins” the prisoner referred to in my letter of 9th May 1837

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37/03084 37/03084


Sheriffs Office, Sydney E Rogers, Under Sheriff “R B” H M Hulk “Phoenix” Joshua Clarke per “Larkins”

1837 03 31 1837 04 12~ 1837 04 01~ 1837 03 17

Enclosing letter from Joshua Clarke/ “Larkins” on board the Hulk – to return to Moreton Bay [No 37/198] Note re above Note re above Mr Vallack’s report on delay in sending Clarke to Moreton Bay Letter re long detention in Hulk – mentions in Sydney as witness in Court Martial of Private Thomas Bradley 4th Regt

A2.9 494 495 496 497 – 500

37/05418 1837 06 13 Hon CS Hon CS

Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt, Commandant “R B” Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt, Commandant

1837 05 23 1837 06 15~ 1837 06 23~ 1837 06 27

Letter recommending William Wass/ “Shipley” – shepherd – enclosing particulars Notes re above Mr Vallack’s report Particulars of One Prisoner of the Crown serving under sentence at Moreton Bay and Recommended by the Commandant for the Remission of Remainder of Sentence agreeable to Regulations dated 1st December 1831 William Wass/ “Shipley” 2

A2.9 501 502 503

37/05419 37/05419


Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt, Commandant Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt, Commandant

1837 05 23 1837 05 23

Letter reporting errors in Indents of Prisoners & enclosing particulars Margin Christopher Early Sarah Richards Mary Bergin Mary McAllister Richard Irwin Particulars of the Names and Ships of the following Prisoners now at Moreton Bay under sentence, as corrected Christopher Early alias Harding/ “Lord Eldon” David Aston sent here as Richard Irwin/ “General Stewart” Mary Keevey sent here as Mary Bergin/ “Lady Rowena” Mary Berley sent here as Mary McAllister/ “Woodman” Sarah Barklam sent here as Sarah Richards/ “Mary Anne”1

A2.9 504 – 505 506

37/05420 1837 06 13 Hon CS Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt, Commandant

1837 05 28 Reporting arrival of H M Col vessel “Isabella” [No 37/6] No 1: Prisoners forwarded to Sydney Margin Oliver Collins Robert Curtis William Kidds Richard Green Richard Landers John Spencer William Wooten [also spelt Wootton] No 2: Re George Webb – millwright forwarded to Moreton Bay to repair windmill – detained to instruct person working the mill No 3: Requests respectable man to take charge of the mill as miller – no one at Moreton Bay suitable No 4: Re Lieut Otter & replacement

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No 5: Re Mr Mayo, arrived on “Isabella” – given small area of ground in Government Garden; mentions tobacco – will not plant No 6: Re William White [also spelt Whyte]/ “General Stewart” – dismissed as Chief Constable, Richard Meyers appointed in his place No 7: Re additional servant for Deputy Asst Commissary Owen No 8: Re 3 women sent by Asst Surgeon Robertson from Eagle Farm to Hospital at Brisbane Town Establishment at Eagle Farm almost complete, with hospital – no need for such a removal No 9: Re Corporal McDonnell & transfer to 80th Regt – to be placed under Mr Parker – arrangements No 10: Re shed blown down in storm – rebuilding suggested No 11: Re maize crop – wheat sown Enclosing Manifest & Particulars of prisoners [Manifest & Particulars not filmed here] & Notes in margin throughout

Mr Raymond Note Re letters from Moreton Bay per “Isabella” in June

A2.9 526

Note [List of letters – 9 May to 28 May]

A2.9 527

37/05422 37/05422

1837 06 12

Hon CS

Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt, Commandant

1837 05 27 1837 06 25~ 1837 06 27

Note Re Return of Prisoners to Head Quarters & regulations – mentions Cross Letter requesting that Benjamin Cross/ “Eliza” may accompany him to Sydney & Notes in margin Details re Benjamin Cross/ “Eliza” [Ref 35/03787] Note re above Approved

A2.9 528 529 – 530 531

37/05423 37/05423


Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt, Commandant “R B” Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt, Commandant

1837 05 27 1837 06 23~ 1837 06 27 1837 05 23

Enclosing Return of 1 constable & 1 overseer eligible for removal to Sydney Notes re above Mr Vallack’s report Particulars of One Constable and One Overseer whose term of servitude has expired agreeable to 62 Paragraph of the Regulations and Recommended by the Commandant for removal to Head Quarters Francis Timmon/ “Asia” William Adams/ “Countess of Harcourt”

A2.9 532 533 534

37/05457 1837 06 14 Deas Thomson, CS Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt, Commandant

1837 05 28 Letter re fire in Military Barracks – damage to shingle roof A2.9 535 – 538


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37/05698 1837 06 20 His Ex Sir Richard Bourke, Governor

Petty’s Hotel, Sydney J R Mayo “R B”

1837 06 19 1837 06 20~

Letter re planting of sugar cane & coffee trees at Moreton Bay – suggests female prisoners sow cotton seed at Eagle Farm – also mentions Indian labourers to sow cotton seed Discusses sugar cane at Norfolk Island & the international market for cotton & sugar Notes re above

A2.9 539 – 541 542

37/05870 1837 06 26 Hon CS Parramatta Sydney Cotton Major, 28th Regt

1837 06 26 1837 06 29 1837 06 30~

Letter requesting assigned servant be allowed to accompany him to Moreton Bay where appointed Commandant Margin Edward Patterson (cook)/ “Captain Cook” Notes re above

A2.9 543 544

37/06257 37/06257 37/06257

1837 07 08

Hon CS H M Government

Master Attendants Office, Sydney John Nicholson 18 Pitt Street, Sydney J B Bossley

1837 07 10~ 1837 07 07 1837 07 04

Note Re payment for medicines Letter enclosing account from Mr Bossley for medicines supplied to Moreton Bay per Schooner “Jane” & requesting payment & Notes in margin Amount Account for Fleam, Castor Oil, Epsom Salts, Calomel

A2.9 545 546 547

37/06986 1837 07 31 Hon CS Hon CS

Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt, Commandant Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt, Commandant “R B”

1837 07 01 1837 07 01~ 1837 08 16~ 1837 08 17

Letter forwarding particulars of Elizabeth Cox or Johnston/ “Canada” 2 & recommending remission of remainder of her sentence Above letter repeated Particulars of One Female Prisoner of the Crown serving under Sentence at the Settlement of Moreton Bay and recommended by the Commandant for the remission of the remainder of sentence dated July 1st 1837 Elizabeth Cox or Betty Johnston/ “Canada” 2 Notes re above Details re Elizabeth Cox

A2.9 548 549 550 551

37/06987 1837 07 31 Hon CS Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt, Commandant “R B”

1837 07 06 1837 08 09~ 1837 08 17

Letter outlining details re Owen Finnegan/ “Medina” & recommending his case for favourable consideration & Notes re above

A2.9 552 – 553


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1837 07 12 1837 08 06~ 1837 08 12~ 1837 08 17

Letter re John Lindsay/ “Fairlie” one of boats crew under Lieut Otter in search for “Stirling Castle” – recommending him to Governor – was again under Lieut Otter in search for another wreck to the north Notes re above Mr Vallack’s report & Governor’s decision [Ref 37/05421]

A2.9 554 555

37/06989 1837 07 31 Hon CS Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt, Commandant Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt, Commandant “R B”

1837 07 12 1837 08 06~ 1837 08 12~ 1837 08 17

Letter forwarding particulars of Maria Williams/ “Grenada” 3 – hospital nurse – recommending commutation of sentence Particulars of a Female Prisoner of the Crown now serving under sentence for life at the Settlement of Moreton Bay & recommended by the Commandant for a mitigation of sentence to seven years Maria Williams/ “Grenada” 3 Note re above Mr Vallack’s report & Governor’s decision

A2.9 556 557 – 558 559


1837 07 18 1837 08 10~ 1837 08 17

Letter indicating inconvenience to Mr Asst Surgeon Robertson if Mr Petrie is allowed quarters in the Hospital Note re above Re wooden house for Mr Petrie & family – mentions Major Barney

A2.9 559 again 560

37/06992 1837 07 31 Hon CS Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt, Commandant

1837 07 20 Reporting arrival of H M Col Schooner “Isabella” & hired Schooner “Jane” [No 37/7] No 1: Returning Mr Mayo’s letter referring to Mr Parker & instructions re seeds & plants No 2: Re My Whyte Commandants Clerk in charge of lumber yard until arrival of Mr Petrie – indicates no need for scientific person in the situation Duties include repairs – mentions timber requisitions & Capt Barney CONTINUED ON P 569

A2.9 561 - 564

36/00832 1836 01 28 His Ex Maj Gen Sir Richard Bourke, Governor

“Phoenix” Hulk William Meeley G W Newcombe, W Vallack, G Jilks, John Innes John Innes, King Street John Envarell?, William Dangen, James Evans, Abraham Elias, ? P W Plomer, William Dalton, John Evans, Thomas Daniel, J Ellam?, Thomas Fitzgerald “R B”

1836 01 26 1836 07 01~

Petition of William Meeley/ “Isabella”1 [1818] – praying for mitigation of sentence Certificate Certificate [Jurymen] & Notes re above

A2.9 565 – 568

37/06992 1837 07 31 Hon CS Commandants Office, 1837 07 20 LETTER CONTINUED FROM P 564 A2.9 569 - 575


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Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt, Commandant

No 3: Re requisition for timber from Civil Architect – requests 5 sawyers be forwarded No 4: Re Joseph Griffiths/ “Waterloo” No 5: Re William Meehan/ “Isabella” [William Meeley in margin] No 6: Re removal of female prisoners from Female Factory at Brisbane Town to Eagle Farm in charge of Mr Parker - mentions Corporal McDonald & hut built for him No 7: Forwarding Manifest & List of Prisoners on “Isabella” for Sydney [Manifest & List not filmed here] & Notes in margin throughout Includes Governor’s note re Foster Fyans at Moreton Bay

37/06997 1837 07 31 Hon CS Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt, Commandant

1837 07 12 Letter forwarding Particulars of Boats Crews who accompanied Lieut Otter in search of supposed wreck on shore at Wide Bay [Particulars see p 585]

A2.9 576

37/05421 1837 06 13 Hon CS Capt Fyans, Commandant, Brisbane Town

Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt, Commandant “R B” C Otter Lieut 4th (Kings Own) Regt Moreton Bay Sydney Cotton Major Commanding

1837 05 27 1837 06 15~ 1837 10 30 1837 05 26 1837 08 25~

Forwarding Lieut Otter’s report of excursion to search for supposed wreck – mentions natives from Huon Mondays tribe reporting a ship wreck [No 37/7] & Notes re above Mentions Derrington [Ref 37/06997] Report re search for vessel wrecked in Wide Bay with women & children on board – mentions Huon Mundy’s River [also spelt Huon Monday] & failure to meet blacks Mentions sent Derrington ashore – also mentions runaway Bracefield apprehended with help of Derrington Particulars of Samuel Derrington a Prisoner of the Crown serving under Sentence at Moreton Bay 25th August 1837 Samuel Derrington/ “Speke 3

A2.9 577 – 578 579 – 582 583 – 584

Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt, Commandant

1837 07 12~ Particulars of 15 Prisoners of the Crown who comprised the Two Boats Crews under the Command of Lieut Otter of H M 4th Regt who proceeded to the Northward in search of a Wreck supposed to be on Huon Monday’s Shore, Moreton Bay 12th July 1837 Nathaniel Mitchell/ “Eliza” Fredrick Loyd [also spelt Lloyd]/ “Marquis of Hastings”2 James Turner/ “Prince Regent” John Lindsay/ “Fairlie” Charles Simpson/ “Albion” 1 John Galagher or Walsh [also spelt Welsh]/ “Sir Godfrey Webster” Alexander McPherson/ “Elizabeth” Thomas Hudson/ “Minstrel” George Marshall/ “Eliza” John Williams/ “Marquis of Huntley” John Saddler/ “John” 3 John Goodwin/ “Speke” 3 John Deans/ “Planter” John Webster/ “Champion”

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John Shannon/ “Champion” Note Re Derrington

587

37/07290 1837 08 07 Hon Deas Thompson [also spelt Thomson] CS

Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay Sydney Cotton, Major 28th Regt Commandant

1837 07 28 Reporting Schooner “Jane” unable to depart due to weather, enabling him to report on the state of the Settlement Re discipline – mentions removal of Female Factory to Eagle Farm & situation there Mentions Corporal McDonald & wife & discusses the hut being built for them Discusses condition of buildings at the Settlement – need for sawyers Re stock & Agricultural Establishment – to report in next despatch

A2.9 588 – 591

37/08162 1837 09 01 Hon CS Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay Sydney Cotton, Major 28th Regt Commandant

1837 08 20 1837 09 09~ 1837 11 11

Letter reporting wreck of whaling ship “Duke of York” - master Mr Morgan – ship belongs to the South Australian Company out from Navigators Islands – 2 crew missing [No 37/3] Commandant sending 2 boats to search for them, Lieut Russell of 28th Regt in charge Steam Ship “James Watt” at Dunwich – seamen from “Duke of York” arrived at Amity Point so Master Mr Morgan & crew instructed to proceed to Sydney per “James Watt” & Notes re above

A2.9 592 – 596 597

37/08171 1837 09 01 Hon CS Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay Sydney Cotton, Major 28th Regt Commandant Sydney Cotton, Major 28th Regt Commandant

1837 08 25 Acknowledging letters received per “James Watt” & Sloop “Captain Fyans” [No 37/2] 1: Re prisoners forwarded to Head Quarters per Steam Ship “James Watt” with exception of Richard Mayer [also spelt Meyers]/ “Mangles” 3 & John Goodwin/ “Speke”3 – Richard Mayer volunteers to stay on as Chief Constable, John Goodwin to remain until next ship south – his skills in ship or boat building needed 2: Forwarding particulars of Samuel Derrington/ “Speke”3 [See p 583] 3: Re shipment of cedar in “James Watt” – mentions Mr Petrie Foreman of Works 4: Reporting arrival of Sloop “Captain Fyans” – leaks reported by late Master Mr Jackson – mentions prisoner Goodwin to help with repairs 5: Reports on state of stock & agricultural concerns – has visited Stations – stock healthy Discusses breeding, mentions sheep at Limestone & Eight Mile Plain Re quantity of maize & wheat 6: Re subpoena requiring Mr Asst Surgeon Robertson at Sydney as Evidence in the trial of Peter Wimberley [could be Winstanley] 7: Enclosing List of Prisoners to Head Quarters per “James Watt” [List not filmed here] P S Re Mr Jackson late Master of Sloop “Captain Fyans” to Head Quarters in “James Watt” At p 602 [following para No 3]: Note - hard to read [Refs 35/08737, 41/02100]

A2.9 598 – 609

37/08594 1837 09 14 Hon CS Sydney Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt

1837 09 13

Letter reporting escape of prisoner Andrews previous to going on board the steam vessel – intends reporting constable in charge [note in margin: “Hoosen I believe”] to Capt Lonsdale

A2.9 610


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1837 09 16~ 1837 09 18~

Also at top: 37/09053 – 18th September 1837 Notes re above Re Francis Ambrose/ “Bussorah Merchant”1 – to go to Port Phillip when sentence expires

611

37/08619 1837 09 15 Hon CS Commissariat of Accounts, Sydney William Hayward, D C Acct

1837 09 14 1837 09 16~

At top: 37/08091 Letter re Mr White at Moreton Bay – query if same person as William Whyte Clerk to the Commandant [No 18] States pay & allowances & Notes in margin Re William White – Clerk to Commandant Moreton Bay & pay

A2.9 612

37/08091 1837 08 30 Note at top: Register as from Capt Fyans, late Commandant

1837 08~ No 1: Re prisoners (not under sentence) as volunteers & rations Re Female Factory at Brisbane Town – to be kept in repair, mentions Eagle Farm No 2: Re number of children & women sent down by 28th Regt No 3: Re herd of cattle – suggestions for new Commandant No 4: Re stock of cedar at Dunwich – to be sent to Sydney No 5: Maize at Brisbane Town – mentions new vessel; also mentions pork No 6: Re sheep & wool – stock should be sent to improve wool & breed No 7: Re 2 bulls sent – disappointment with breeding No 8: Re Mr Asst Surgeon Robertson attending females at Eagle Farm – maize for horse No 9: Re Mr Whyte’s small pay & allowance – recommends increase Discusses Mr Whyte & Major Phelps’s Company No 10: Re Mr Petrie & employment – duties now done by Mr Whyte & Notes in margin throughout

A2.9 613 – 621

37/08849 37/08849

1837 09 22 Hon CS

Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay Sydney Cotton, Major 28th Regt Commandant Sydney Henry Cox

1837 08 29 1837 10 08 1837 10 25 1837 10 02~ 1837 10 06~

Reporting removal of Corporal McDonald & wife from Female Factory Moreton Bay for improper conduct towards Mr Parker & requesting replacement from Sydney [No 37/4] Mentions Revd Mr Handt reported favourably upon Corp McDonald as schoolmaster – placed in temporary charge of school at the Settlement – sent Lance Corporal Hanly 28th Regt to the School at Eagle Farm - no one at Settlement suitable to assist Mr Parker & Notes in margin Letter re application for situation at Moreton Bay LETTER AT P 626 REPEATED HERE Note re above Mentions Edward Cox Note Re duties, salary & allowances of person to succeed Corp McDonald [Ref 37/02190] Note re above Query re suitable person – mentions Mr Hargraves

A2.9

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Hon E Deas Thomson

W G Australia 1837 10 04~ Letter re appointment of Edward Cox at Moreton Bay – recommended by Revd Mr Marsden

631 - 632

Darlinghurst Note Re Mrs Broughton & Mr Wyatt

A2.9 633

37/08850 1837 09 22 Hon CS Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay Sydney Cotton, Major 28th Regt Commandant Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay Sydney Cotton, Major 28th Regt Commandant

1837 09 01 Letter re females at Moreton Bay being given classes & small allowance of tea & sugar [No 37/5] Submitting copies of Orders for regulation of Female Factory Settlement Orders Regulations re Female Factory at Eagle Farm under control of Mr Parker Superintendent Settlement Orders Re allowance of tea & sugar for female prisoners at Eagle Farm

A2.9 634 – 636 637 – 640 641

37/08851 1837 09 22 Hon CS Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay Sydney Cotton, Major 28th Regt Commandant “R B” Sydney Cotton, Major 28th Regt Commandant

1837 09 07 1837 09 25~

Letter reporting on expedition under Lieut Russell to search for 2 lost seamen of “Duke of York” – natives on banks of Huon Monday River confessed men had been killed [No 37/6] Discusses outrages by natives in particular Huon Monday tribe Annexes copy of instructions to Lieut Russell re aborigines – recommends him Also mentions Mr King, Master of Sloop “Foster Fyans”[also called Captain Fyans] Asks for favourable consideration for prisoners involved Margin Nathaniel Mitchell/ “Eliza” – overseer & wharfinger “Ticket of Leave granted Sept 27 – R B” Samuel Derrington/ “Speke” 3 [Ref 37/06097 – see also 37/06997] John Welsh [also spelt Walsh] or Galagher/ “Sir Godfrey Webster” John Webster/ “Champion” Frederick Lloyd [also spelt Loyd}/ “Marquis of Hastings” David Richards/ “Mermaid” Henry Sears/ “Asia” James Turner/ “Prince Regent” Thomas Smith/ “Roslyn Castle” Charles Benson/ “Lord Lyndock” Thomas K Thompson/ “Nithsdale” & Notes in margin throughout [Ref 37/06997] Includes Governor’s remarks re rewards to natives Copy of the Extract from a Letter, addressed by Major Cotton, Commanding Moreton Bay, to Lieut Russell 28th Regt when proceeding in search of two lost seamen of the late ship “Duke of York”________________________________ Re treatment of natives “A true copy – Sydney Cotton, Major 28th Regt, Commandant”

A2.9 642 – 649 650

37/08852 1837 09 22 Hon CS

Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay Sydney Cotton, Major 28th Regt Commandant

1837 09 08

Submitting application & medical certificate from Mr Spicer Superintendent of Convicts for leave of absence [No 37/7] & Notes in margin

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Major Cotton 28th Regt, Commandant

Moreton Bay P Spicer, Superintendent Brisbane Town K Robertson, Surgeon

1837 09 08 1837 09 10

Letter requesting leave of absence on medical grounds – enclosing medical certificate - Mr Whyte will undertake his duties Certificate re Mr Spicer’s ill health

652 653

37/08854 1837 09 22 Hon E Deas Thomson, CS

Moreton Bay J C S Handt “R B”

1837 09 13 1837 09 22~ 1837 09 29

Letter acknowledging receipt of books for convicts’ children’s school Discusses aborigines – unable to help them, feels they would visit him if he had a supply of food - mentions prisoners more attentive Notes re above Re food, clothes, etc for missionary to give aborigines

A2.9 654 655

36/09783 1836 11 25 Hon CS Commandants Office, Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Capt 4th Regt Commandant “R B”

1836 11 12 1836 11 26~ 1837 05 06

Letter re concern for convicts’ children at Moreton Bay – now have 38 [No 36/15] Query re sending them to charitable institution Note re above To establish a school – query re building & woman to superintend – mentions Revd Mr Handt

A2.9 656 657

37/09624 1837 10 16 Hon CS Sydney J H Grose “R B” Miller DCG

1837 10 16 1837 10 16~ 1837 10 17~

Letter reporting steamship “James Watt” proceeding to Moreton Bay from Commissariat Department to collect boats saved from wreck of “Duke of York” which belong to him Query whether passengers, prisoners are to be sent Notes re above Note re above Re Mr Grose sending “James Watt” to Moreton Bay on account of wreck he had purchased Mentions “Elizabeth” would bring maize & cedar

A2.9 658 659 660

37/09980

1837 10 26

Hon CS Deputy Commissary General Mr R Hon CS

Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller, DCG E Deas Thomson Miller

1837 10 26 1837 10 30~ 1837 10 31~ 1838 01 10 1838 01 11~ 1837 12 21~ 1837 12 27~ 1838 01 10~

Letter re drip stones from Norfolk Island (price) being sent by Government vessels – problems [No 393] Also mentions quantity of articles brought from Penal Settlements on Government vessels unreasonable Mentions bird cages on “Isabella” from Moreton Bay & surplus baggage – discusses limiting baggage & articles allowed & Notes in margin Notes re above Re regulations relating to freight to & from Penal Settlements Mentions Manifest of cargo on “Governor Phillip” at Norfolk Island Letter re Sir Richard Bourke’s Minute re cargo from Norfolk Island Note re above Note Re private packages sent from Penal Settlements [Ref 37/09980] Letter requesting answers re articles from Penal Settlements – mentions “Governor Phillip” & “Isabella”

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Colonial Treasurer Hon Colonial Treasurer

“K S” “B B ?” [difficult to read] Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller, DCG

1838 01 11~ 1838 02 01~ 1837 01 12

Footnote: “The Accompanying letter came up by the “Isabella” to Colonel Wilson” Note Copy of Manifest of “Isabella” to be sent to D C G – to report articles brought up contrary to regulation Authority to pay salary of £7-10-0 for 1st to 30 January Letter re Manifest of “Isabella” & request to report articles brought contrary to regulations - mentions quantity salted pork [No 420] Suggests Officers of Customs could best regulate

670 671 672 – 674

37/09980~ 1837 10 26 Hon CS Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller, DCG

1837 10 26 DUPLICATE OF LETTER AT P 661 A2.9 675 - 677

37/10990 1837 11 25 Hon CS Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller, DCG

1837 11 25 Letter proposing “Isabella” be ordered to return to Moreton Bay for another cargo of maize, wool & timber [No 405] & Notes in margin

A2.9 678

37/11009 1837 11 27 Hon CS George Street, Sydney J H Grose

1837 11 25 Letter re sending vessel to Moreton Bay to collect boats & remains of wreck of “Duke of York” in command of Capt Dixon Requesting necessary authority for Capt Dixon

A2.9 679 – 680

37/11197 1837 11 30 Hon CS Amity Point, Moreton Bay Sydney Cotton, Major 28th Regt Commandant

1837 11 17 Reporting Hired Barque “Elizabeth” loaded & despatched by Foreman of Works Mr Petrie [No 37/11] Mentions portion of cedar timber saved from wreck on Briby’s Island despatched – Mr Petrie forwarded particulars of cargo to Major Barney

A2.9 681

Note Re unanswered Moreton Bay letters

A2.9 682

Nicholson “R B”

1837 06 25~

Memo Re Colonel Snodgrass & arrangement for Schooner “Jane” to take soldiers, “Isabella” to convey Major Cotton & family, troops forming relief at Moreton Bay & female prisoners & Note

A2.9 683

37/03952 1837 04 26 E Deas Thomson, CS

Liverpool Pat Hill

1837 04 26 Letter applying for passage for Mrs Robertson (wife of Colonial Asst Surgeon) in “Isabella”

A2.9 684


1837 04 05 1837 04 06

Letter requesting Commandant Norfolk Island to ship grain on “Governor Phillip” for Sydney [No 328] Note re above

A2.9 685 686

37/04029 Note Re “Isabella” for Moreton Bay – to bring cargo of maize – Commandant to send any quantity of timber as dunnage

A2.9 687

37/03952 1837 04 26 E Deas Thomson, CS

Liverpool Pat Hill

1837 04 26 DUPLICATE OF LETTER AT P 684 A2.9 688

37/04029 37/04029

1837 04 28 Hon CS Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller, DCG “R B”

1837 04 26 1837 04 29~ 1837 08 08

Letter reporting “Isabella” only vessel for Moreton Bay – mentions difficulties with “Governor Phillip”[No 332] State of provisions requires “Isabella” to be sent – timber & maize to load Notes re above Re timber – mentions Royal Engineers Dept & Powder Magazine, also Colonial Architect Notes

A2.9 689 – 691 692 693


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Re Mr Miller suggesting wheat be loaded instead of maize Hon E Deas

Thomson Miller 1837 05 01~ Letter re passage to Moreton Bay for male & female convicts – different vessels

required Discusses numbers at Moreton Bay – mentions “Isabella” Note Male prisoners by “Isabella” – another vessel with females for a cargo of timber

A2.9 694 – 695 696


1837 04 25 Letter re “Isabella” from Port Phillip for Moreton Bay with provisions [No 330] & Notes in margin Mentions timber port cut in “Governor Phillip”

A2.9 697


1837 05 04 Letter re conveyance of Revd Mr Handt’s baggage to Moreton Bay – 2 large dray loads at dock yard – too much for one trip [No 334]

A2.9 698 – 699

37/04215 1837 05 03 E Deas Thomson, CS E Deas Thomson, CS

Sydney J C S Handt Sydney J C S Handt

1837 05 03 1837 05 03 1837 05 02 1837 05 02~

Letter re quantity of baggage for Moreton Bay – 12 packages & bedstead (private) & 19 packages for Mission Notes re above [Ref 37/04245] Letter requesting permission to put articles belonging to the Mission on Schooner “Isabella” – about a dray load Note Requesting enumeration of packages on account of the Mission as well as private baggage

A2.9 700 701 702 703


1837 08 15 1837 08 15~ 1837 08 16~ 1837 08 17~

Letter enclosing Schedule of Tenders for Conveyance of cedar & maize from Moreton Bay [No 375] [Schedule not filmed here] Notes re above Query re “Elizabeth” to Moreton Bay – mentions “James Watt”

A2.9 704 705


1837 11 01 Letter re 6 rams of Teeswater breed to Norfolk Island & 5 to Moreton Bay [No 395] Bull for Norfolk Island not obtained – mentions bulls of Mr Lawson rejected by Capt Hunter Indicates Sir John Jamison has half breed (Durham) at Regentville

A2.9 706 – 707

37/04055 1837 04 29 His Ex Maj Gen Sir Richard Bourke, Governor His Ex Sir Richard Bourke, Governor

Sydney J R Mayo “R B” Government House, Hobart Town John Franklin

1837 04 20~ 1837 04 20~ 1837 04 10

Letter enclosing copy letter to Lord Glenelg forwarded by Sir Robert Grant Governor of Bombay - also letter of introduction from Sir John Franklin Governor of Van Diemen’s Land [Letter to Glenelg see p 718] Outlines his ideas for introduction of cotton, coffee & sugar – wants permission to proceed to Moreton Bay & be provided with land & labour & Notes re above To be given passage on “Isabella” Schooner Letter introducing Mr Mayo & his ideas re cultivation of cotton & sugar

A2.9 708 – 711 712 - 714


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37/04056 1837 04 29 Thompson Esq

On board the Ship “Arab”, Campbell’s Wharf J R Mayo

1837 04 29 Letter proposing to import Indian labourers to the Colony – came to Colony to obtain government assistance to grow sugar, coffee & cotton – discusses his plans Mentions Capt Fyans at Moreton Bay

A2.9 715 - 717

37/04055 Rt Hon Lord Glenelg, Principal Secretary of State

J R Mayo “Copy” Letter outlining his experiences growing cotton, sugar & coffee & other crops in various countries – discusses advantages of growing same in the Colony, ships returning to Europe would have cargoes Discusses labour & land – outlines plan – mentions Moreton Bay & Capt Fyans

A2.9 718 – 724

37/09113 1837 09 29 E Deas Thomson, CS


1837 09 29 1837 09 30~ 1837 10 07 1837 10 20

Letter re growing cotton at Moreton Bay – requesting assistance in the processing of the cotton – more cotton to be sown to make the venture viable Mentions Agents - Messrs Baring Brothers & Co, Liverpool - to assess samples Notes re above Re labour at Moreton Bay [Ref 37/09682]

A2.9 725 – 727 728



1837 09 04 1837 09 10~

Letter re deferring uptake of bounty for introduction of 700 British immigrants – discusses growth of cotton overseas Requests 60 – 70 females & other assistance at Eagle Farm to sow the cotton – details his plans Note re above Re labour

A2.9 729 – 733 734

37/04295 1837 05 06 Hon CS Colonial Architect’s Office Mortimer William Lewis, Colonial Architect

1837 05 06 1837 05 06~ 1837 05 08~

Transmitting List of Timber from Moreton Bay [List not filmed here] Notes re above

A2.9 735 736

37/04305 1837 05 06 Hon CS Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office John Ryan Brenan

1837 05 06 1837 05 06~ 1837 05 08~

Transmitting 3 Lists of Prisoners proceeding to Moreton Bay by “Isabella” on 8 June 1835, 3 February and 21 March 1836 [No 37/261] [Lists not filmed here] Note re above

A2.9 737 738

37/05346 37/05346

1837 06 10 Hon CS Principal Superintendent of Convicts

Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office John Ryan Brenan Colonial Secretary’s Office, Sydney E Deas Thomson

1837 06 09 1837 06 02 1837 06 06

Acknowledging receipt of 2 Registers of Prisoners sent to Norfolk Island and Moreton Bay [37/346] Transmitting 2 Registers of Prisoners sent to Norfolk Island and Moreton Bay [No 37/434] [Registers not filmed here] Notes re above

A2.9 739 740 741


1837 06 29 Transmitting a list of 24 female prisoners for Moreton Bay by Government Schooner “Isabella” [No 37/394] [List not filmed here]

A2.9 742


1837 07 07 Letter re particulars of 3 female prisoners sent to Moreton Bay per “Governor Phillip” on 18 April 1835 [No 37/423] Margin Bridget Nixon/ “Palambam” Mary or Bridget Ryan/ “Edward” 1 Maryann McKeown/ “Edward” 1

A2.9 743

37/05909 1837 06 27 Hon CS Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office

1837 06 26

Letter re indent not received for Bridget Nixon/ “Palambam” for Moreton Bay – sent to Moreton Bay with Mary Ann McKeon [also spelt Maryann McKeown] &

A2.9 744 – 745


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John Ryan Brenan 1837 06 29~

Mary Johnson in “Governor Phillip” in April 1835 Notes re above Mr Vallack’s report re Bridget Nixon or Graham/ “Palambam”, Mary Johnson or Bridget Ryan or Early per “Edward”, Mary Amelia Keen or Diffin per “Edward” Particulars sent to Commandant by “Isabella” on the 29th [Ref 37/06393]

746


1837 08 26 Transmitting List of 15 Prisoners to Moreton Bay by Government Schooner “Isabella” [No 37/738] [List not filmed here]

A2.9 747


1837 08 26 Transmitting List of Particulars of 3 females to Moreton Bay by Schooner “Isabella” on 17 October 1835 [No 37/742] [List not filmed here]

A2.9 748

37/09213 1837 10 04 Hon CS Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office J McLean

1837 10 03 Letter re 2 convicts assigned to the Public Service at Moreton Bay – requests passages on “Foster Fyans” [No 37/929] Margin Thomas McGuire/ “Waterloo” 6 James Canovan [?Conovan]/ “Heber”

A2.9 749 – 750

37/05414 37/05414

1837 06 13 Hon CS Master Attendants Office, Sydney John Nicholson H M Dockyard, Sydney John Nicholson

1837 06 13 1837 06 13

Letter reporting arrival of H M Col Schooner “Isabella” from Moreton Bay & enclosing Manifest of cargo, passengers, etc. Manifest of Cargo, Passengers etc shipped on the Government Schooner “Isabella” from Moreton Bay Passengers Mr Mayo 18 male & 2 female prisoners & 1 sergeant, 12 privates of H M 4th Regiment

A2.9 751 752

37/05775 1837 06 22 Hon CS Mr V

Master Attendants Office, Sydney John Nicholson

1837 06 22 1837 06 20~

Explanation re “Isabella” sailing for Moreton Bay Note Re “Isabella” sailing to Moreton Bay [Ref 37/05775]

A2.9 753 – 754 755

37/05900 1837 06 27 Hon CS Master Attendants Office, Sydney John Nicholson

1837 06 27 Letter enclosing Manifest of cargo etc on hired Schooner “Jane” for Moreton Bay – troops ordered by Col Snodgrass have embarked – ready to proceed [Manifest not filmed here]

A2.9 756

37/05906 37/05906 37/05906

1837 06 27 Hon CS Master Attendants Office, Sydney John Nicholson H M Dockyard, Sydney John Nicholson

1837 06 27 1837 06 27

Enclosing Manifest of cargo, passengers etc on Government Schooner “Isabella” for Moreton Bay – troops & female prisoners to embark then ready to proceed Manifest of Cargo, Passengers etc shipped on H M Col Schooner “Isabella” for Moreton Bay Passengers Major Cotton, Lady & family Lieut Russel [also spelt Russell] 35 Rank & File with woman & children 27 Female prisoners DUPLICATE OF MANIFEST ON P 758

A2.9 757 758 759

37/06074 1837 07 03 Hon CS Harbour Masters Office, Sydney

1837 07 02 Letter reporting hired Schooner “Jane” forced to return to port – damaged in gale

A2.9 760 – 761


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John Nicholson Mentions Master saw “Isabella” to the south of Port Stephens & Notes in margin


1837 07 04 Letter reporting that damages to hired Schooner “Jane” made good & to proceed to Moreton Bay

A2.9 762


1837 07 06 Letter requesting £ 200 be paid to Mr F [? T] Harper for the cutter being built for Moreton Bay

A2.9 763


1837 06 27 Letter re accommodation for troops on hired vessel to Moreton Bay – Sergeant & 27 Rank & File to Moreton Bay on hired Schooner “Jane” – remainder + female prisoners to Moreton Bay on “Isabella” [Ref 37/06198]

A2.9 764

37/05716 1837 06 21 Hon CS Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller ACG “R B”

1837 06 21 1837 06 22~ 1837 06 23

Letter re “Isabella” to Moreton Bay – large quantity of maize to be loaded – Barque “Regent Bird” reported unfit – advertised for smaller vessel [No 363] & Notes in margin [Ref 37/05907]

A2.9 765 – 766


1837 06 14 Letter re “Isabella” ready for service – to Moreton Bay with stores & 40 female prisoners & to return with timber & maize & Notes in margin [Ref 37/05716]

A2.9 767

37/04500 1837 05 10 [as it is]

Hon CS Harbour Masters Office, Sydney John Nicholson

1837 05 12 [as it is]

Enclosing letter re purchasing a vessel for conveyance of timber from Brisbane River to anchorage below the Settlement – mentions vessel “Good Mark” – costs involved, doubts if suitable [Ref 37/05495] Also mentions vessel tendered by Mr C Manning called “Harriet”

A2.9 768 – 769

37/04415 1837 05 10 Hon CS Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller ACG

1837 05 10 Letter re urgent need for vessel on Brisbane River to bring down timber for Royal Engineers for public building - suggests vessel being built for Moreton Bay be sent to Port Phillip on completion – to purchase another for Moreton Bay immediately – Barque “Good Mark” available – cost & condition [No 339] Could be despatched to Moreton Bay with female convicts – describes vessel being built & cost

A2.9 770 – 772

37/06978 37/06978

1837 07 31 Hon CS Master Attendants Office, Sydney John Nicholson H M Dockyard Nicholson

1837 07 31 1837 07 31

Reporting arrival of H M Col Schooner “Isabella” from Moreton Bay and enclosing Manifest of cargo, passengers etc. Manifest of Cargo, etc arrived on H M Col Schooner “Isabella” from Moreton Bay Passengers Capt Fyans – Lieut Otter & 57 rank & file of H M 4th Regiment 14 male & one female prisoner

A2.9 773 774

37/07135 1837 08 08~ Note Re “Governor Phillip” & “Isabella” to Norfolk Island - hired vessel to Moreton Bay Also at top: 37/07317

A2.9 775


1837 08 07 1837 08 06 ~

Letter reporting Government Schooner “Isabella” ready for service Note – “Immediate” Re despatch of “Isabella”

A2.9 776 777

37/07135 1837 08 02 Hon CS Commissariat Office, Sydney 1837 08 02 Letter requesting “Governor Phillip” be sent to Moreton Bay – to load maize A2.9 778 – 779


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Miller DCG “R B”

1837 08 03~

along with Barque nearly completed to bring cargo down the River to the anchorage [No 373] Schooner “Isabella” to proceed to Norfolk Island to take 50 convicts & provisions & Notes in margin Mentions large quantity of cedar

37/07700 37/07700

1837 08 18 Hon CS Master Attendants Office, Sydney John Nicholson H M Dockyard, Sydney Nicholson

1837 08 18 1837 08 18

Letter enclosing Manifest of cargo shipped on Cutter “Foster Fyans” for Moreton Bay – ready to proceed Manifest of Cargo shipped on H M Colonial Cutter “Foster Fyans” for Moreton Bay

A2.9 780 781


1837 09 23 Letter reporting maize unloaded from Cutter “Foster Fyans” - ready to return to Moreton Bay – suggests adding 2 more free seamen to the crew [would be a Master & 4 free seamen] to assist with navigation & Notes in margin

A2.9 782 - 783

37/09153 1837 10 02 Hon CS Master Attendants Office, Sydney John Nicholson H M Dock Yard, Sydney John Nicholson

1837 09 29 1837 09 30

Letter enclosing Manifest of cargo shipped on H M Col Cutter “Foster Fyans” for Moreton Bay – ready to proceed & Notes in margin Manifest of Cargo etc shipped on Government Cutter “Foster Fyans” for Moreton Bay DUPLICATE of Manifest on p 785

A2.9 784 785 786


1837 10 02 Letter requesting an advance for 2 seamen shipped in the Cutter “Foster Fyans” to Moreton Bay & Notes in margin

A2.9 787

37/09643 1837 10 17 Hon CS Master Attendants Office, Sydney John Nicholson “R B”

1837 10 16 1837 10 17~ 1837 10 26

Reporting Government vessels “Isabella” & “Governor Phillip” cleared of cargoes – ready to proceed with stores: “Isabella” to Moreton Bay, “Governor Phillip” to Norfolk Island & Notes in margin Notes re above Re removal of prisoners “6 female prisoners for Moreton Bay”

A2.9 788 789

37/11699 [could be 37/11099]

1837 12 20 Hon CS Master Attendants Office, Sydney John Nicholson

1837 12 19 Letter reporting on enclosed communication re increase of pay for Master of Cutter “Regent Bird” (Edward King) – rates of pay & recommendation & Notes in margin

A2.9 790 – 791

37/10898 1837 11 23 Hon CS His Ex Lieut Gen Sir Richard Bourke, Governor

Brisbane Town Sydney Cotton, Major 28th Regt Commandant Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay Edward King

1837 11 03 1837 11 03

Letter forwarding Petition of Edward King, Master of the Sloop “Foster Fyans” for increase in salary – recommendation & Notes in margin Memorial of Edward King Master of H M Col Cutter “Captain Fyans” re pay – was Master of Cutter “Regent Bird”

A2.9 792 793 – 794


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37/05424 1837 06 12 E Deas Thomson, CS

Moreton Bay J C S Handt

1837 05 26 Letter reporting arrival at Moreton Bay – mentions meeting with aborigines, dialect similar to the Wellington dialect – hopes to be able to communicate

A2.9 795

37/05497 1837 06 15 Hon CS Office of Ordnance, Sydney Richard Rogers, Storekeeper

1837 06 15 1837 06 15~ 1837 06 26~ 1837 06 27

Letter re Requisition for 200 oar pieces from Moreton Bay – requests they be forwarded on “Isabella” Notes re above

A2.9 796 797

37/06936 1837 07 29 Hon CS Office of Ordnance, Sydney Richard Rogers, Storekeeper

1837 07 28 1837 07 29~ 1837 08 17

Letter indicating additional requirements re oars & felloes for cart & dray wheels – to be procured from Moreton Bay Notes re above

A2.9 798 799

37/05723 1837 06 21 E Deas Thompson [also spelt Thomson] CS

Royal Engineers Office, Sydney George Barney, Major R E

1837 06 21 Letter re timber required from Moreton Bay – Lieut Otter informed of the requirements Note Re timber & Mr Petrie [crossed out]

A2.9 800 801

37/07202 1837 08 04 E Deas Thompson, [also spelt Thomson] CS


1837 08 01 Letter re large quantity of cut cedar at Moreton Bay – suggests vessel be chartered to convey same to Sydney Submits 6 pairs of sawyers be sent to prepare timber for Government House, Gaol etc. & Notes in margin

A2.9 802 – 803



1837 08 14 Letter re appointment of Mr Petrie to the charge of Dept of Works at Moreton Bay [considered unnecessary by Capt Fyans] – recommended as has great knowledge of timber Discusses Mr Petrie’s pay – arrangements & Notes in margin

A2.9 804 – 805



1837 08 10 Letter reporting that Mr Petrie has not yet proceeded to Moreton Bay – application sent to Commissariat for passages for his wife & children & Notes in margin [Ref 37/07582]

A2.9 806

Hon E Deas Thompson, [also spelt Thomson] CS, Macquarie Place, Sydney

Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay Sydney Cotton

1837 07 20 “Private” Letter re Mr Petrie’s appointment in charge of Engineers Dept at Moreton Bay – position formerly filled from military – recommends Lieut Russell of 28 Regt in place of Mr Petrie Notes re above [Ref 37/05763]

A2.9 807 – 808 809



1837 06 21 Letter re removal of Lieut Otter from charge of Lumber Yard Moreton Bay - recommends person with knowledge of building & timber Discusses pay – will submit a name as soon as possible P S Recommends Mr Petrie – qualified for the situation & Notes in margin

A2.9 810 - 811

37/07682 1837 08 17 Hon CS Royal Engineers Office, Sydney George Barney, Major R E

1837 08 17 Letter requesting passage on “James Watt” for Moreton Bay for prisoner sawyers: Samuel Fisher/ “Mangles”, James Fox/ “Mangles” & Notes in margin

A2.9 812

37/08234 1837 09 04 E Deas Thompson, [also spelt

Royal Engineers Office, Sydney

1837 09 02 Letter re poor quality of cedar from Moreton Bay – some to be kept for Government, remainder to be sold

A2.9 813


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Thomson] CS George Barney, Major R E & Notes in margin

37/09381 1837 10 09 Hon CS Royal Engineers Office, Sydney George Barney, Major R E

1837 10 09 Letter requesting 2 prisoner sawyers to cut cedar from Moreton Bay & to repair Barrack furniture & Notes in margin

A2.9 814

37/11246 37/11246

1837 12 01 Hon CS Royal Engineers Office, Sydney George Barney, Major R E “R B” Moreton Bay Foster Fyans, Commandant

1837 11 29 1837 12 01~ 1837 12 04 1837 07 20

Letter reporting return of George Webb/ “General Stewart”[also spelt General Stuart] from Moreton Bay – repaired mill Mentions Ticket of Leave promised for good conduct (accompanying Certificate from Late Commandant) & Notes in margin Re ticket of leave Certificate Re George Webb & repair of wind mill – recommended

A2.9 815 815 again – 816

37/06670 37/06670

1837 07 21 E Deas Thompson, [also spelt Thomson] CS

House of Correction, Sydney John Stack House of Correction Henry Keck [could be Keek] Superintendent

1837 07 20 1837 07 23~ 1837 08 08~ 1837 08 09~ 1837 08 12 1837 07 21

Letter re application for a position of constable at Moreton Bay or any other Settlement – overseer under superintendence of Henry Keck – accompanying testimonial Notes re above Query re vacancies at Penal Settlements Testimonial Re John Stack, overseer

A2.9 817 818 819 - 820


Moreton Bay Alexander McPherson Foster Fyans, Capt & Commandant “R B”

1837 07 17 1837 08 06~ 1837 08 10~ 1837 08 11 1837 09 02~

Petition of Alexander McPherson/ “Elizabeth” 3rd – coxswain & overseer at Moreton Bay – accompanied Lieut Otter to search for wreck to north of Moreton Bay – wounded Plea for ticket of leave on return to Head Quarters Also at top: 37/07364 – 23 August Certificate Notes re above Mr Vallack’s report re Alexander McPherson per “Elizabeth” 3 Report re Alexander McPherson alias Birrell alias Burrell per “Elizabeth” 3 & Governor’s decision Cover Sheet “Petition of Alexander MacPherson”

A2.9 821 – 822 823

37/07469 1837 08 11 Hon CS Sydney William Cowper

1837 08 10 1837 09 05~ 1837 09 06 1837 09 08~ 1837 08 11~

Letter requesting a horse to allow Revd Handt to perform his duties Notes re above No horse available at Moreton Bay Note re above

A2.9 824 825 826


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37/09952 37/09952

1837 10 25 Hon CS High Sheriff

Sheriffs Office, Sydney T Macquoid, Sheriff H M Hulk “Phoenix” Thomas Makeig, Superintendent

1837 10 25 1837 10 26~ 1837 11 03 1837 10 25

Immediate Forwarding letter re Samuel Onions on board Hulk – query re Norfolk Island [No 37/661] Notes re above Sent to Norfolk Island Letter re Samuel Onions & prisoners he has caused to be sent to Norfolk Island – only recollects Joseph Houseley per “Indefatigable” - one of his assigned servants – there are others - fears for his safety

A2.9 827 828 829 – 830

37/09913 1837 10 24 His Ex Lieut Gen Sir Richard Bourke, Governor

H M Hulk “Phoenix” Samuel Onions “R B”

1837 10 20 1837 10 23~ 1837 10 24

Petition of Samuel Onions – fears being sent to Norfolk Island – begs to be sent to Moreton Bay Notes re above [Ref 37/09952]

A2.9 831 – 832 833

37/10982 1837 11 25 Hon CS Sheriffs Office, Sydney T Macquoid, Sheriff

1837 11 24 Reporting 24? male & 7? female prisoners to Sydney Gaol from Moreton Bay – no nominal list [No 37/766]

A2.9 834

37/08182 1837 09 01 E D Thomson, CS On board of the “James Watt”, Sidney [sic] Robert C Morgan, Master “J N”

1837 09 01 1837 09 02~ 1837 09 27

Reporting wreck of his vessel on north coast of New Holland & praying for assistance for him & his crew Notes re above Query re whereabouts “Left the Colony in the Ship “Hebe” for London”

A2.9 835 836

LETTERS RECEIVED 1838 AND PAPERS FILED WITH THEM

38/00761 38/00761

1838 01 24

Hon CS

Royal Engineers Office, Sydney George Barney, Major R E “K S”

1838 02 06~ 1838 02 08~ 1838 02 19 1838 01 20 1838 01 26

Note Re Chief Justice Forbes & legality of sending convicts “in Ordinary Service of Crown” to Penal Settlements Principal Superintendent of Convicts to select volunteers Letter requesting assignment of prisoner mechanics to Foreman of Works at Moreton Bay: 1 blacksmith, 3 house carpenters, 1 ship carpenter, 2 brickmakers, 4 sawyers Also requests Commandant be directed to place 25 labourers with Mr Petrie Foreman of Works – for building repair Note re above “Approved”

A2.9 837 838 – 839 840


Sydney William Cowper

1838 01 26 1838 03 17

Letter re supplying Bibles & Religious Tracts for soldiers’ children at Moreton Bay – mentions Bible Society Note re above

A2.9 841 842

38/01742 1838 02 17 Hon CS Brisbane Town Sydney Cotton, Major 28th Regt Commandant

1838 02 05 Letter reporting arrival of Schooner “Success” of Sydney needing provisions – took on 26 survivors (Master, Surgeon, mates & seamen) from wreck of whaling ship “Lucinda” of London off Sandy Cape Discusses need for labourers – mentions crop of wheat being threshed, ground for flour Difficulties with wind mill & tread mill, both frequently in need of repair Maize about to be harvested – requests blacksmith capable of repairing machinery – no one else able to do this work Supply of tea, sugar & tobacco expended – vessel to be sent as soon as

A2.9 843 - 846


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possible & Notes in margin

38/02510 38/02510

1838 03 12 Hon CS Master Attendants Office, Sydney John Nicholson H M Dock Yard, Sydney Nicholson, MA

1838 03 12 1838 03 17 1838 03 12

Reporting arrival of H M Col Schooner “Isabella” from Norfolk Island – encloses Manifest of cargo, passengers & Notes in margin “Isabella” to Moreton Bay Manifest of Cargo, Passengers arrived on H M Col Schooner “Isabella” from Norfolk Island Hon Capt Best 1 sergeant, 1 corporal, 9 privates & 2 women of H M 50th Regt, 2 male prisoners

A2.9 847 848

38/02545 1838 03 13 Hon CS Campbell & Co., Sydney 1838 03 13 1838 03 16

Letter enclosing Requisition from Major Cotton Commandant Moreton Bay to ship private supplies per “Isabella” & List of Supplies for Detachment of Troops – requesting permission Also enclosing Order for supplies for Revd Mr Handt from Revd Mr Cowper, Secretary to the Aboriginal Mission [Requisition, List & Order not filmed here] Notes re above

A2.9 849 850


1838 03 13 Letter reporting H M Col Schooner “Isabella” ready for service – suggests Moreton Bay & Notes in margin

A2.9 851

38/02564 1838 03 14 Hon CS Sydney J V Thompson, Deputy Inspector General of Hospitals

1838 03 14 Letter requesting passage on “Isabella” for Asst Surgeon D K Ballow – to Moreton Bay to relieve Asst Surgeon Alexander 28th Regt (to return to his Regiment) Mentions Dr Graydon Asst Surgeon 50th Regt taking duties of Col Asst Surgeon at Sydney & Notes in margin

A2.9 853 [no p 852]


Sydney D K Ballow, Col Asst Surgeon

1838 03 15 1838 03 17~

Letter requesting permission to take horse to Moreton Bay Notes re above Mr Vallack’s report – mentions carriage of horses for Major Cotton & Mr Spicer

A2.9 854 855

38/02617 38/02617

1838 03 16 Hon CS Master Attendants Office, Sydney John Nicholson H M Dock Yard, Sydney John Nicholson, Harbour Master H M Dockyard, Sydney John Nicholson, MA

1838 03 16 1838 03 16 1838 03 16

Enclosing Manifest * of cargo etc shipped on H M Col Schooner “Isabella” for Moreton Bay – ready to proceed *Margin & Supplementary Manifest Supplementary Manifest of Cargo Shipped on H M Col Schooner “Isabella” for Moreton Bay Manifest of Cargo etc Shipped on H M Col Schooner “Isabella” for Moreton Bay Passengers Mr Spicer, Mr Sheridan, & 11 convict mechanics

A2.9 856 857 – 858 859

38/04505 1838 05 07 Hon CS Brisbane Town Sydney Cotton, Major 28th

1838 04 09

Letter reporting names of 2 free seamen Mason & Ford (?) of Sloop “Capt Fyans” struck off pay list – bad conduct [No 38/2]

A2.9 860 - 861


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Regt Commandant

1838 05 24~

Remainder of crew – Simpson & Kemble resigned, sent to Head Quarters in “Isabella” Difficulties with free men as crew & Notes in margin Re manning vessel with prisoners

37/07685 1837 08 18 Hon CS Sydney Foster Fyans, Capt, 4th Regt

1837 08 16 Letter re vessels at Moreton Bay being manned by prisoners – “Regent Bird” commanded by Edward King a free man

A2.9 862, 864 [no p 863]

1837 08 18 Note Re 2 free men in “Capt Fyans” – pay [Ref 38/4505]

A2.9 865


1837 08 16 Letter re crew (Master & 3 free seamen) for new Cutter for Moreton Bay – prisoner as cook to accompany vessel & to return to Sydney Mentions if manned by convicts at Moreton Bay, 2 of the free seamen are prepared to remain – pay & rations [Refs 37/07507, 37/07685]

A2.9 866 – 867

37/07627 1837 08 16 Hon CS Master Attendants Office, Sydney John Nicholson “R B”

1837 08 15 1837 08 08~

Letter reporting new Cutter “Capt Fyans”[also spelt Captain Fyans] loaded & ready to proceed to Moreton Bay & Notes in margin Requesting report re manning of “Regent Bird” – query re manning vessels with prisoners [Ref 37/07644] Note re above

A2.9 868 869


1837 08 11 Letter suggesting the cutter being built by Mr T? Harper for Moreton Bay to proceed to Settlement in company with vessel about to be hired to take cargo from Commissariat Proposing 2nd Officer of “Governor Phillip” (Mr R W? Jackson) to take charge with 3 free seamen – discusses pay

A2.9 870 – 871

38/04506 38/04506

Hon E Deas Thomson, Sydney

Moreton Bay J C S Handt

1838 05 29~ 1838 04 03

Note Re application from Revd Mr Handt for articles for School at Moreton Bay – overlooked Letter indicating 12 London Primers not received – also require Universal Spelling books, more London Primers, spelling cards, paper, quills, ink powders, slates, slate pencils, lead pencils Discusses his duties as Chaplain in Brisbane Town & Eagle Farm, superintending of 2 Schools – query re remuneration

A2.9 872 873 – 874

38/04507 1838 05 07 Hon CS Brisbane Town Sydney Cotton, Major 28th Regt Commandant G Barney

1838 04 12 1838 05 09~ 1838 05 17~ 1838 05 21~

Letter re Mr Petrie Foreman of Works & rations for himself & family – discusses salary [No 38/4] & Notes in margin Mr Vallack’s report re Mr Petrie & rations Notes re above Report

A2.9 875 – 877 878

38/04509 1838 05 07 Hon CS Brisbane Town Sydney Cotton, Major 28th Regt Commandant

1838 04 12 Letter representing advantages of shoes being made at the Settlement – mentions stock keepers & leather shoes [No 38/6] Suggests continue to receive tools & hemp for shoemaking – no need for extra shoes & Notes in margin

A2.9 879 - 881

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NOTES ~ Have used this symbol throughout when I have “assumed” details which have not been provided – e.g. “Hon CS” has been omitted on document See also “Dates” CS REF NUMBERS For SORTING purposes, I have entered CS Reference Numbers to five places 00001 - 10000 For FINDING purposes I have inserted 0s in the Contents where CS ref Numbers have been cited DATES Format used throughout is YEAR MONTH DAY – one space between ~ Used to indicate dates which are incomplete on document, usually in Notes e g 31 Mar - assumption made as to year PAGE NUMBERS For SORTING purposes I have entered all page numbers to 3 places


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A2 SERIES MICROFILM

CONTENTS

Reel No. A2.9

New South Wales – Colonial Secretary Letters Received 1826 – 1934 _______________________________

Letters relating to Moreton Bay and Queensland, 182 2 – 1860 From the Originals in the Archives Office of New So uth Wales

Letters received 1836 and papers filed with them 1 - 470 [continued from Reel A 2.8] Letters received 1837 and papers filed with them 471 - 836

Letters received 1838 and papers filed with them 837 - 881 [continued on Reel A 2.10]

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