Letters of George Grey

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Bibliographic record numberb2173123SLSA catalogueCatalogue recordSLSA referenceD 7063(L)

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CreatorGrey, George, Sir, 1812-1898Title Letters of George GreyDate1838-1845DescriptionD 7063/1: Extract from a despatch of George Grey to Lord Glenelg announcing his intention of making a second exploratory effort in NW Australia, 2 June 1838; extract from a letter from George Grey announcing his intention of starting again for New Holland, 3 June 1838; extract from a letter from George Grey to Gairdner of the Colonial Office describing the nature of NW Australia, 3 June; copy of a letter from George Grey to his mother announcing his arrival on the NW coast of New Holland, and his intention of returning home as soon as possible (undated); extract from the 'Hampshire Telegraph' describing George Grey's experiences in NW Australia, 4 pp, 15 September 1838 D 7063/2: Copy of a letter from George Grey to his mother assuring her of his safety, and containing an extract from 'The Times' detailing his experiences in NW Australia, 5 pp, 3 June 1838 D 7063/3: Holograph letter from George Grey to his aunt describing his life in Mauritius, and the charms of a savage existence, 5pp, 17 August 1838 D 7063/4: Description of the recent expedition to the NW coast of Australia under the command of Lieuts. Grey and Lushington. Communicated by Lord Glenelg to the Geographical Society, 4 pp, 12 November 1838 D 7063/5: Letter written by Governor George Grey to the Zoologist John Edward Gray, Keeper of Zoology at the British Museum and author of the zoological appendix to Grey's Western Australian exploration journals published the previous year. The letter describes the fauna specimens of SA and fossils, shells and geology. 19 July 1842 D 7063/6: Copy of a letter from Godfrey Thomas describing his impressions of Adelaide, 4 pp, 3 September 1843 D 7063/7: Holograph letter from George Grey to his aunt describing his work of reconstruction in South Australia, 4 pp, 23 May 1844 D 7063/8: Holograph letter from George Grey to his uncle describing the social state of South Australia upon his arrival and the improvements he was endeavouring to effect, 8 pp, 16 January 1845.

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SubjectGrey, George, Sir, 1812-1898Thomas, GodfreyNatural history -- South Australia -- HistoryZoology -- South Australia -- HistoryGeology -- South Australia -- HistorySouth Australia -- Social life and customs -- 19th centuryWestern Australia -- Discovery and exploration

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