James to Howitt 3/10/1881
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This document contains references to the following people, places, and cultural groups
People
- A. W. Howitt
- Alfred Chenery
- Thomas McMillan
- James Graves
- Segt. Kennedy
- Superintendent John Sadler
- Frank James
- Peter Egerton Warburton
- Blanchewater Charley
- Jackey
- Jeremy Midnight
- Herbert James
Places
- Mansfield
- Sale
- Blanchewater
- South Australia
- Beechworth
- Prospect Hill
- Mount Freeling
- Mount Gardiner
- Lake Harry
- The Clayton station
- Lake Eyre
- Innamincka
- Mulligan
- Hamilton Creek
- Jacob's Station
- Petamora
- Tinga-tingina
- Strangways Springs
- Blanchewater Station
Cultural Groups
Document Details
Date
03 Oct 1881
Letter From
James, Frank
Letter To
Howitt, Mr Alfred William
Author
—
Country
Australia
Colony/State
Victoria
Holding Institution
Museums Victoria
Collection Name
Alfred W. Howitt Collection
Registration Number
XM 207
Medium
Letter
Region
—
Locality
Mansfield
Summary
Responses to A.W. Howitt's questions. Content relates to the Pilatapa and Dieri groups from around Blanchewater, South Australia. Letter also discusses when marriage is permitted and who authorises it; fear of the dead, belief in spirits and mortuary practices.
Physical Description
Letter, handwritten, ink. Three sheets, eleven pages. Condition: good.
