A PETITION FROM THE MEDICAL OFFICER AT PORT ARTHUR: March 1856 mss letter from Thomas BROWNELL

Lot #383 - A PETITION FROM THE MEDICAL OFFICER AT PORT ARTHUR: March 1856 mss letter from Thomas BROWNELL

Auction House:

Leski Auctions
Sale Name:

Australian & Colonial
Sale Date:

15 Jul 2018 ~ 12noon (AEST)
Lot #:

383
Lot Description:

A PETITION FROM THE MEDICAL OFFICER AT PORT ARTHUR: March 1856 mss letter from Thomas BROWNELL
Medical Superintendent at Port Arthur, to James BOYD, Civil Commandant at Port Arthur, requesting that the troops stationed at the convict settlement should be required to salute him, just as they did their military officers. It appears that Boyd thought it a good idea but covered himself by forwarding the correspondence to William Nairn, Principal Superintendent of Convicts, who had other ideas. Boyd's concurrence is noted and signed on the final page of the four which make up this fascinating document in 3 different hands.
Notes:

Brownell's story makes fascinating reading; a copy and analysis of his diary accompanies his letter.
Estimate:

A$600 - 800
Realised Price:

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Category:

Collectables

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