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Series number: |
900 |
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Title: |
Petitions to the Governor from convicts for mitigations of sentences |
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Start date: |
1810 |
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End date: |
1826 |
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Contents start date: |
1810 |
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Contents end date: |
1826 |
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Descriptive note: |
These are principally petitions from convicts, or from family members or other persons on their behalf, for some mitigation of sentence such as a ticket of leave or a pardon. These documents often contain information as to the convict's general conduct and history including the name of the ship of arrival, colonial employment and family details.
The arrangement of the Petitions is roughly alphabetical.
(4/1846-76; microfiche copy of petitions 1810-25 at SR Fiche 3163-3253). 30 vols, 1 box.
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Other copies available as follows: microfilm copies at SR Reels 612-619 and 1227-1233.
See Colonial Secretary Correspondence Guide for an item list.
Note:
This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000. |
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Home location: |
This series is held at Western Sydney Records Centre. |
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Various - See Descriptive Note |
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Arrangement: |
Alphabetical |
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Bridging aids: |
See Colonial Secretary Correspondence Guide for further details. |
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Copies: |
Microfiche copy of petitions 1810-25 at State Records Fiche 3163-3253. This series forms part of the Archives Resources Kit which can be used in many locations throughout New South Wales. Also microfilm copies State Records Reels 612-619 and 1227-1233 - available in both reading rooms. |
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