Papers of Alexander Dalrymple, 1784-1806 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2569194
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Dalrymple, Alexander, 1737-1808
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item. MS 43 copy
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1784-1806
- 2 cm.
- Summary:
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Manuscript letters from Dalrymple to: Lord Morton, Court of Directors of the East India Co., Earl Spencer, Duke of Portland, Lord Grenville and G. Chalmers. Letters and papers include chart of the Pacific (printed) appearing in "A serious Admonition to the Publick on the Intended Thief Colony at Botany Bay", a memorandum suggesting transporting of convicts to Tristan da Cunta instead of Botany Bay, also papers concerning India and Cochin, China, etc.
- Biography/History:
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Hydrographer and author. Entered the service of the East India Co., and became a hydrographer in 1779. Through the work of Dutch and French navigators and cartographers Dalrymple was convinced that the southern continent existed. His charts and work were esteemed by the early navigators in Australian waters. A Fellow of the Royal Society.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 43.
- MS 43 copy Also available online https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-290371685
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list available (5 p.).
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1784-1806
- Occupation:
- Surveyors
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2062 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1992
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