955939
- TitleAutograph letter signed by Major George Alexander Gordon, written from Port Dalrymple, to John Thomas Campbell, relating to the approaching visit of Governor Lachlan Macquarie to Van Diemen's Land, January? 1811; with cover sheet by Sir William Dixson
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- Call numberDLDOC 43
- Level of descriptionfonds
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January? 1811 - Type of material
- Reference code955939
- Physical Description1 folder of textual material (8 p.) - manuscript
- ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY
Major George Alexander Gordon of the 73rd Regiment arrived in Sydney in 1810, where he was despatched by Governor Macquarie to Port Dalrymple as Commandant. In 1812 the office was abolished and Gorden recalled to his regiment. He left Sydney for Ceylon with a detachment of his regiment in 1814.
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Compiled from the Manuscripts DLDOCs as part of the eRecords Project, 2011-2012 - General note
Transferred from Spencer List to DLDOCs - Creator/Author/Artist
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