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Bushranger - Captain Moonlite (Andrew George Scott 1845-80): a…
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21-Nov-2012
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Bushranger - Captain Moonlite (Andrew George Scott 1845-80): a remarkable collection of letters and documents archive comprising 33 items: - 1858 (March 16) Extract from Register of Baptisms, giving birth date Jan.8 1845 & baptism date July 5 1845, written by Charles B.Knox, Rector of Drumgath, Ireland. - 1859 (Feb.26) Extract from Register of Baptisms, giving birth date Jan.8 1845 & baptism July 5 1845 - 1864 (Feb.1) copies (2) of a letter from Andrew G.Scott to the War Minister, Auckland, requesting a Commission in the Waikato Militia. - 1864 (Feb.3) A letter from the Colonial Defence Office, Auckland, to A.G.Scott Esq, noting his application for a Commission - Visiting Card Printing Plate 'A.G.Scott C.E. Major A.V.E.' (Auckland Volunteer Engineer Corps) - 1867 (May 28) A letter from John Comell (in Noumea?) to Mr Scott - 1867 (Nov.6) copies (2) of a letter from Andrew George Scott to Colonel Hamilton, Defence Minister, in Auckland, requesting a Commission in the Armed Constabulary - 1867 (Nov.7) copies (2) of a letter with 10 signatures in support of the above application for a Commission - 1867 (Nov.28) Opso letter (with envelope) from the Inspector of Surveys Office to A.G.Scott requesting ·5 for a Surveyor's Licence - (Undated) Manuscript letter to the Editor of the Herald regarding a deputation of Irish citizens waiting on the Colonial Secretary requesting his permission to organize an Irish Brigade. letter from D.J.Minnett in Levuka, Fiji, introducing Mr.A.G.Scott - 1869 (Oct.15) copy of document re purchase of Vomo Island & other islets in Mamanuca Islands, Fiji from George Winter for ·260 - Map 'Fiji Or Viti Group' (London, 1859) with islands purchased circled in Scott's hand - 1869 (Dec.7) letter from Francis Holworthy in New Caledonia to Alfred Hilder in Sydney (with original envelope, carried by hand), stating that George Scott is his partner, and that they are starting a cotton plantation in New Caledonia - 1869 (Dec.9) bill from M.J.Marshall in Noumea to Mr Scott for November & December board & lodgings, $250.50 - 1869 (Dec.10) letter from Francis Holworthy in Tongouin (New Caledonia) to A.G.Scott with further requests for items required to start the cotton plantation, including seed & a cotton gin. - Statement of George Scott's account with the Union Bank of Australia, from Dec.31 1869 (Credit of ·503 - being the exact amount paid by the Sydney mint for an amount of stolen gold) to June 11 1870. - 1870 (Feb.10) letter from A.B.Weyall, Head-Master of the Sydney Grammar School, certifying Mr.Scott to be a partner with his friend Mr.Holworthy in a Cotton Plantation in New Caledonia - 1870 (Feb.11) letter from A.B.Weyall, Head-Master of the Sydney Grammar School, stating he has known Mr.Holworthy for the last six years and he is quite sure he is thoroughly honourable - 1870 (Feb.12) Bill of Sale for S.S.'Comet' purchased by George Scott from John Bright & Archibald Graham of Wollongong for ·273 - 1870 (May 24) 6-page letter from Allan Hughan in Lipton (New Caledonia) to Mr Scott, noting seizure of his goods to pay a claim of ·16; the sale of his 17 shooter for ·20; Holworthy losing all he had put in; - 'You Are Going to the Devil Headlong' - 1870 (May 27) bill to George Scott, Ketch Comet, Sydney, from a clothing store covering the period March - May. 1870 (Dec.2) letter from Arthur Gray to John requesting he send him his watch by the steward of the Demestone, or by post receipt for ·5 from Mr.Maguire - 1871 (Aug.16) Statement for Mr.Maguire from Haymarket Produce Store, covering the period June 1870 to Aug.1871 - 1873 (April 18) Coroner's Summons to Juror for Arthur Maguire - 1873 (Nov.8) 6-page letter from A.G.Scott in Pentridge to Rev.P.O.Bardon, claiming he is not guilty, and requesting his help in tracking down documents and papers to assist in his case. - 1873 (Nov.8) notes (2) from A.G.Scott in Pentridge, requesting all documents or papers of his be handed to E.Brett Esq of Melbourne. - 1873 (Dec.3) letter f
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Printed & Written Material: Historical Documents