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Letter from Jane, Lady Franklin to Archdeacon Davis dated 23 July 1841 from Government House regarding the engagement of of Miss Hayter to help with the education of her daughter

Letter from Jane, Lady Franklin to Miss Hayter

Letter from John and Elspeth Arneil advising of the death of Robert Mather's father Andrew in Scotland on June 11th 1826. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 20

Letter from John Benson, second son of the Reverend Joseph Benson to his sister Ann mentioning her work as her father's amanuensis for his well known "Commentary on the Bible" to which he devoted 9 continuous years labour. John Benson took Orders and became the rector of Norton-sub-Hamdon, Somerset. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 6

Letter dated 29th April 1802 from Joseph Benson 1780-1853, eldest son of the Reverend Joseph Benson, to his sisters. Joseph Benson entered the medical profession and became a surgeon. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 8

Letter from Joseph Benson (1748-1821) to John Wesley. Includes transcript. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 5

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, from Hobart, dated April 11 1893 regarding her enclosed blue ribbon

Humorous illustrated letter addressed to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, from Hobart, dated April 14 1893 regarding the reward claimed by the old gentleman for the blue ribbon

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, written from Dunrobin, Casterton, Victoria, dated April 26, 1895, telling of fighting bushfires at Dunrobin and fly fishing and camping up and down the Glenelg River

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, from Hobart, dated August 26, 1893 regarding meeting Mr Les Gatenby and George Mercer near Morningside and another Mr Gatenby and Rod O'Connor at Cressy.

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, written from Dunrobin, Casterton, Victoria, dated August 26 , 1894

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, from Hobart, dated December 21, 1893 thanking her very much for the photograph and telling her about the grand fancy dress ball to be held in the Exhibition Building on the 4th of the New Year.

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, written from Dunrobin, Casterton, Victoria, dated February 14, 1896, regarding falling from her bicycle, an illustrated example of his Biking Costume, hot weather, a horse dying of sunstroke and seven different parsons in Easterton.

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, written from Dunrobin, Casterton, Victoria, dated January 6, 1895, telling of New Year parties at the neighbouring stations and thanking her for the photo and the calendar

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, written from Dunrobin, Casterton, Victoria, dated January 6, 1896, thanks for the almanack, busy with parties and races, request for photo of her in jacket and sailors hat.

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, written from Dunrobin, Casterton, Victoria, dated July 18, 1895, sorry he is taking so long to reply but hopes she will send him her newest photograph.

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, from Hobart, dated July 6 1893 regarding the wedding of Miss Emily Dobson.

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, from Hobart, dated July 9, 1893 apologising for sending a letter intended for her to Miss Nellie Clark.

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, from Hobart, dated June 5 1893 thanking her for button hole and a tie and how he wore them to the garden party where they were immensely admired.

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, written from Woorara, Buninyong, Victoria, dated March 4, 1894

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, written from Dunrobin, Casterton, Victoria, dated November 12, 1898, regarding request for a new photo, the shearers strike and his pony Monkey

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, from Hobart, dated October 29, 1893 asking for a photograph.

Letter from Mrs. Webb to Mrs. Cotton dated 21 October 1973 about George Cotton of George's River (Pyengana)

Diplomatic communication relevant to territorial ambitions, sovereignty, the sub-Antarctic, Australia. Includes source information and Bill Bush notes. [Published by Bush as AU02061890]

Diplomatic communication relevant to exploration and research. Provides copy of document or extract, with source information.

Letter from Sarah Benson to her sister Ann Mather, London, July 1817 describing in detail the confinement of her sister Isabella Phytall. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 7

Reference to a government document relevant to territorial claims, acts of possession, New Zealand, Ross Dependency, United Kingdom. Provides source information only.

Government document relevant to territorial claims, sovereignty, Argentina, United Kingdom, territories administration, meteorological services, Bruce, Scottish National Antarctic Expedition, Scotia, Laurie Island, South Orkney Islands. Provides document or extract, with source information

Government document relevant to territorial claims, sovereignty, Chile. Provides document or extract, with source information and Bill Bush notes. [Published by Bush as CH02071906]

Government document relevant to the Antarctic Science Advisory Committee, Antarctic program goals, policy interests. Provides copy of document only. [Published by Bush as AU31011997]

Government document relevant to the Antarctic Science Advisory Committee, Antarctic program goals, policy interests. Provides copy of document only. [Published by Bush as AU27021997]

Diplomatic communication relevant to France, French, territorial claims, sovereignty, Terre Adélie, Adélie Land, Australian Antarctic Territory. Provides document or extract, with source information and Bill Bush notes. [Published by Bush as FR05101936]

Inter-governmental document relevant to territorial claims, sovereignty, Argentina, United Kingdom, territories administration, postal services, radio communications. Provides document or extract, with source information

Expedition correspondence relevant to territorial claims, sovereignty, Argentina, United Kingdom, territories administration, meteorological services, Bruce, Laurie Island. Provides document or extract, with source information

Correspondence relevant to territorial claims, sovereignty, Argentina, UK, United Kingdom, Scotland, Bruce. Provides document or extract with source. [Published by Bush as AR121903]

Diplomatic communication relevant to Norway, Norwegian territorial claims, sovereignty, Bouvet Island, Sub-Antarctic, whaling, exploration and discovery. Provides copy of document or extract, with source information. (Published by Bush at NW31081927)

Government document relevant to territorial claims, sovereignty, Norway, Dronning Maud Land, place names and territories administration. Provides copy of document or extract, with source information and Bill Bush notes. (Published by Bush at NW12031948)

Government document relevant to US territorial claims, sovereignty, exploration and discovery. Provides copy of document or extract, with source information. [Published by Bush as US01081940]

Diplomatic communication relevant to the sub-Antarctic, territorial claims, sovereignty, UK, Chile, Falkland Islands Dependencies, Islas Malvinas, South Georgia, whaling. Provides document or extract, with source information and Bill Bush notes. [Published by Bush as UK19041907]

Government document relevant to territorial claims, sovereignty, possible disputes. Provides copy of document or extract, with source information. [Published by Bush as US04061955]

A letter from Thomas Sharp, doctor, to Francis Cotton, containing medical advice for Cotton who was too ill to travel to Hobart to see Sharp. Dated 1883

Government document relevant to CRAMRA, mining, Australian sovereignty. Provides copy of document only. [Published by Bush as AU21091988]

Diplomatic communication relevant to territorial claims, sovereignty, United States, Marie Byrd Land, exploration and discovery. Provides copy of document or extract, with source information and Bill Bush notes.

Undated letter from Henry Meredith to his mother, Mary Ann written from Mr Giblin's New Town Academy, regarding his health, the situation of the school being good, going to the races and seeing a boat on four wheels drawn by horses.

Letter dated June 17,1833 from Henry Meredith to his parents George and Mary Ann. Written from Mr. Giblin's Academy in New Town. Regarding Mr Giblin giving them a few days to recreate after the last six months of application and hoping that it will prove satisfactory and obtain the pleasure of your approval. Letter signed your dutiful and affectionate son.

Letter dated November 28 1832 from Henry Meredith to his parents George and Mary Ann. Written from the Mr. Giblin's Academy in New Town. Regarding the approach of the Christmas vacation 18th of December to 22nd of January, the improvement of his learning and the school reopening in a different location after the vacation

Draft of letter dated 24 September 1818 from John Terry, late of Redmire Mill, appointing his brother Ralph to receive money due on Lord Bolton's estate, with list of money laid out in expenses by John Terry 1809-1811. Note added in pencil of dates of birth of some members of the family, 1710-1878.

Letter of introduction from Alex McLaren dated October 1822 from Leith to Mrs Burn care of Mr James Scott Colonial Surgeon, Hobart Town

Letter of introduction from George Burder addressed to Rev. Samuel Marsden dated London 6 November 1822

Government document relevant to Antarctic minerals convention, mining, environment protection, Paul Keating, Prime Minister Hawke. Provides copy of document only. [Published by Bush as AU27041989]

Government document relevant to territorial claims, sovereignty, Chile, territories administration. Provides document or extract, with source information and Bill Bush notes. [Published by Bush as CH111906]

Reference to a diplomatic communication relevant to territorial claims, sovereignty, Chile. Provides source information only.

Correspondence relevant to territorial claims, boundaries, United Kingdom, Falkland Islands, Graham Land, Antarctic Peninsula, George V Land, Queen Mary Land. Provides document or extract, and source information and Bill Bush notes.

Government document relevant to territorial claims, United Kingdom, exploration and discovery, acts of possession. Provides document or extract, and source information and Bill Bush notes.

Letter to James Backhouse Cotton from Alma Rachel Cotton daughter of Francis and Helen (McLeod) Cotton, 'Belmont' to her uncle James Cotton, Tasmania 1877 thanking him for a desk and talking about herself and Ethel taking dinner to Arthur and Ernest who are clearing the gorse.