Guide to the Letters from Richard Bowler of Brill
MS 4253
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Collection Summary
- Title
- Letters from Richard Bowler of Brill
- Date Range
- 1835-1843
- Collection Number
- MS 4253
- Extent
- 0.09 metres (1 volume + 1 folder)
- Language of Materials
- English
- Repository
- National Library of Australia
Introduction
Scope and Contents
Series of 8 letters from Richard Bowler of Brill, a transportee to Tasmania, 1st June 1835 to 24th April 1843, to his brother (John Bowler) in Brill, Bucks., England.
Item Descriptions
Letter from Richard Bowler to his brother, 1 June 1835 (Item 1)
Written from Broad Marsh seven years after being transported to Van Diemen's Land. Briefly outlines his life working for a farmer before receiving ticket of leave. Describes the cimate, animals and society of the colony comparing it to that back in Bukinghamshire.
Letter from Richard Bowler to his father and mother, brother and sisters, and relations all, 7 December 1835 (Item 2)
Written from Broad Marsh near Brighton. Sends his wishes to family members in the hopes that they are still alive. Informs that he is one step closer towards his reedom.
Letter from Richard Bowler to his mother, brother, sisters yours wife and childrend and to all relations, 14 November 1836 (Item 3)
Written from Broad Marsh, District Brighton. Sends news that he has received his conditional pardon.
Letter from Richard Bowler to his mother, brother, sisters and all your children, 15 April 1838 (Item 4)
Written from Broad Marsh, Brighton, Vandiemens Land. Writes to advise family of his emancipation.
Letter from Richard Bowler to his brother, 14 May 1836 (Item 5)
Written from Broad Marsh, Vandiemens Land, District Brighton. Expresses sadness to hear of the death of his father, but happy his mother is still living. Discusses family matters and relations.
Letter from Richard Bowler to his mother, brother, sisters, husbands and children, 1 January 1841 (Item 6)
Written from Broad Marsh, Vandiemens Land. Expresses dismay at not having received letters for three years. Received free pardon. Describes his voyage to Vandiemens land.