Letter from Ann McDonald in Sydney to her brothers and sisters in Glasgow, 10 May 1834

MLMSS 9573

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10 May 1834

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Ann McDonald and her husband John migrated from Glasgow to Sydney where they joined Ann's mother, father and brother William who was a shopkeeper there. They arrived in 1834 aboard the Eldon which travelled via Hobart and arrived into the colony which was under the rule of Governor Bourke. Upon arrival Ann was 30 years old.

4 page handwritten letter written from Ann McDonald to her brothers and sisters in Glasgow, 10 May 1834.

In the letter McDonald describes a large storm which she encountered on her passage to Sydney and that many people on board the ship were distraught and praying for their lives. After travelling through Hobart where two passengers were married, they arrived in Sydney where Ann was reunited with her mother, father and brother who "all cried for joy". She describes her brother William's shop and the large house he has built as well as the gifts he gave to her including a muslin print, ribbons and a set of combs.

Ann sends warm regards to her brothers and sisters and waits in hope for their arrival.

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