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• Auction House:
  Leski Auctions
• Sale Name:
  Australian & Colonial
• Sale Date:
  15 Jul 2018 ~ 12noon (AEST)
• Lot #:
  378
• Lot Description:
  GEORGE YOUNG ("RUNNYMEDE") WANTS TO MARRY MY DAUGHTER:
  August 1853 group of three mss documents relating to the desire of George Young to marry Martha Hall of New Town. The first is a letter from James Hall of Risdon Road, New Town advising the Governor that he has made enquiries into the character of Young and that he finds him "worthy to join our family; I am also willing to find [him] employment until he becomes eligible for his indulgence..." He goes on to state his expectation that the marriage "will cause a reformation in the young man....". The second document is a testimonial from Young's current employer, Captain Hamilton, a neighbour from Risdon Road; the third is the formal request to the Lieutenant Governor of Van Diemen's Land, William Denison, for permission for George and Martha to get married. Notations in other hands include the statement "George Young Runnymede is a passholder; a Guarantee is given by the Father of the girl Martha Hall who is free."
• Notes:
  George YOUNG had been convicted for "feloniously receiving a spoon; value 4/-" at the Central Criminal Court; sentenced to 10 years Transportation he arrived aboard "Runnymede" in March 1840 along with 199 other convicts.
• Estimate:
  A$300 - 500
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Collectables

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