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Copies of letters to clergy etc., 6 October 1826 - 26 September 1898 15 vols
Copies of letters to clergy or church representatives of all denominations, particularly the
Archdeacon and, later, the Bishop of Australia, and until 24 January 1828 to the Church and
School Corporation.
They mostly concern the administration of church affairs and, particularly in the earlier years,
schools which were then under church control. They vary in detail from correspondence on
grants for church sites and repairs for schools to a reproof for marrying convicts without
authority from the Governor. Many of the letters are in reply to representations made by
ministers on behalf of members of their flock on any matter in which the intervention of the
Governor was desired.
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Indexes:
There is an index in front of each volume except that for 1833-36. The 1826-30
volume is indexed under the names of the persons addressed. The volumes for
1830-33 and 1836-62 are indexed in this way too, but additional entries are made for
subjects including places and persons referred to in the letters.
Location:
4/3615-29; microfilm copy AO Reels 2981-2987
Shelf List:
See Appendix p. 353
Copies of letters to the Collector of Internal Revenue, the Postmaster and the Inspector of
Distilleries, 28 April 1827 - 31 December 1844 4 vols
Copies of letters to the Collector of Internal Revenue to 1836, the Postmaster from 1828 and the
Surveyor of Distilleries from 1828-38.
Before 1828 letters to the Postmaster are in series 38 and from 1845 in series 62. Before February
1828 and from 1840-48 letters to the Surveyor of Distilleries are in series 31.
It was the duty of the Collector to receive and pay in periodically to the Colonial Treasury the
quit rents on land, and all other rents, proceeds of sales, dues, etc. payable to the government,
with the exception of those received by the Naval Officer or Customs Department and the fees
collected at the several public offices and Courts of Magistracy.
Letters to the Collector of Internal Revenue during 1830-36 notifying him of permission given to
individuals to occupy lands and other letters relating to the occupation of land are in series 20.
For letters on these subjects subsequent to 1836 see series 72 and 73.
Indexes:
In front of volumes
Location:
4/3630-33; microfilm copy AO Reels 2798-2799
Shelf List:
See Appendix p. 353
