Stahle to Howitt 4 October 1881
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People
Places
Document Details
Date
04 Oct 1881
Letter From
Stahle, Reverend Johann Heinrich
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 376
Medium
Notes
Region
Western District
Locality
Lake Condah
Summary
Covering letter seems to be missing. Response to A.W. Howitt's questionnaire. Four points numbered (1st) to (4th) providing information relating to beliefs regarding spirits of people who had passed away. Reference to lighting fires to keep spirits warm, and to putting out food so they could eat if they were hungry.
Physical Description
Notes, or incomplete letter, handwritten in ink. One sheet, one page. Condition: foxing (top left corner front, top right of reverse)
