Dear Cousin : the Reibey letters
Irvine, Nance1992
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This book provides insights into the life of Mary Reibey who arrived in Sydney in 1792, being transported for horse stealing at the age of thirteen. She later married a free settler and upon his death pursued his business interests with vigour and skill.
Main title:
Dear Cousin : the Reibey letters / by Nance Irvine
Imprint:
Sydney : Hale and Iremonger, 1992
Notes:
First published Sydney, Janet Press, 1992
Contents:
Father of Tom; Early scenario to The Tale of The Letters; Letter 1 -- 1792 from Molly Haydock; Letter 2 -- 1818 from Mary Reibey from Sydney; Sketch of Mrs. Reibey's Assets 1820; The Diary -- UK 1820-1821; Letter 3 -- 1821 Mary Reibey in London; Letter 4 -- 1821 from James, Mary's son; Letter 5 -- 1821 from George Reibey; Letter 6 -- 1823 from George in Sydney; Letter 7 -- 1823 from George, in Sydney; Letter 8 -- 1825 from James, in Launceston; Letter 9 -- 1825 from Mary Reibey, Sydney; Letter 10 -- 1825 from Jane Penelope Atkinson; Letter 11 -- 1825 from Mary Reibey, Sydney; Letter 12 -- 1825 from Eliza Thomson; Letter 13 -- 1825 from Mary Reibey, Sydney; Letter 14 -- 1829 from James Reibey, Launceston; Letter 15 -- 1829 from Mary Reibey, Sydney; Letter 16 -- 1830 from John Atkinson, Sydney; Letter 17 -- 1832 from James, Launceston; Letter 18 -- 1832 from James, Launceston; From Raville Farm 1831; Letter 19 -- 1838 from Thomas Reibey II, London; Letter 20 -- 1843 from Mary Helen Thomson; Letter 21 -- 1845 from Mary Reibey, Pencilville; Extra information on building activities; Letter 22 -- 1852 from Celia L Pym, granddaughter; Letters 23/24/25 -- 1896, 1898, 1891 Tom Reibey III
ISBN:
0868065730 (pbk)
Dewey class:
994.4
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
39398
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | History Support Collection | 994.4 DEA | Available |