Letter written by English writer William Howitt to cookery writer Eliza Acton, describing some of the food and conditions on the Bendigo goldfields.

A facsimile of this letter, with a transcription, introduction and notes, was published in 1990 by the Libraries Board of South Australia under title First catch your kangaroo.

Permission to use this item for any purpose, including publishing, is not required from the State Library under these conditions of use.

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