Letter from John Bulmer 10 October 1878
Transcription - Page 1
Lake Tyers
Oct 10th 1878
My dear Mr Howitt,
I have to acknowledge the
receipt of your three letters
relating to the Manners +c of the
Blacks. I am sorry I have
been so much occupied
of late but I think I may
be able to do something in
the matter now.
With regard to Tulebas information
I think he is not reliable. It is
not always necessary for a young
Kani to run off with a girl.
They only run off when it is a love
match and cannot get the
parents consent.
In the marriage contract the
wish of the woman is not asked.
The whole affair is managed by
the Brother or next of kin, and
Document Details
Date
10 Oct 1878
Letter From
Bulmer, Reverend John
Letter To
Howitt, Alfred William
Author
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Country
Australia
Colony/State
—
Holding Institution
Museums Victoria
Collection Name
Alfred W. Howitt Collection
Registration Number
XM 78
Medium
Letter
Region
Gippsland
Locality
Lake Tyers
Summary
Letter provides information on groups of the Gippsland District, regarding marriage rules and elopement, medicine, illness, and some language translations.
Physical Description
Letter, handwritten, ink. Two sheets, eight pages. Condition: Fair; slight tear on main fold at bottom; centre crease fragile.