Harry Aldridge to Howitt 29 October 1883
Transcription - Page 1
Replied
10/11/83
A.W.Howitt Esq.
Sale - Victoria
Sir
I have to thank you for two
pamphlets duly received I have also received
a printed circular asking for information
about the aboriginals, having been away
from home rather much lately correspondence
has been unanswered hence my silence.
To answer the printed circular properly
it would take more time & application
than I am disposed to give, but as I
shall be passing through Melbourne
about next March I shall - if you think
it worth while - come to Sale & give you
all the information I know of & I am
convinced there are very few that have
Document Details
Date
29 Oct 1883
Letter From
Aldridge, Harry Edgar
Letter To
Howitt, Mr Alfred William
Author
—
Country
Australia
Colony/State
Queensland
Holding Institution
Museums Victoria
Collection Name
Alfred W. Howitt Collection
Registration Number
XM 5
Medium
Letter
Region
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Locality
Maryborough
Summary
"Acknowledgement of A.W. Howitt's correspondence, mentions articles by John Mann in the ""Sydney Mail"" and is doubtful of the value of the information."
Physical Description
Letter, handwritten, ink. One sheet, two pages. Condition: good.