Lot #244 - CONVICT PARDON: A convict pardon on vellum for Michael Gorman
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:Australian & Colonial - Antique & Historical
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Sale Date:19 May 2015 ~ 2pm
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Lot #:244
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Lot Description:CONVICT PARDON: A convict pardon on vellum for Michael Gorman
sentenced to 14 years transportation in March 1820. "For his service in the capture of a Notorious Bushranger named John Donohoe, Conformable to the Conditions held out by Government Notice" & signed by the Governor Richard Bourke. Notably, the John Donohoe referred to is better known in Australian history and folklore as "The Wild Colonial Boy". The document is accompanied by a large part of the original Great Seal of New South Wales and various research material. -
Estimate:A$1,000 - 2,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Collectables
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