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Include correspondence mainly between John Glasson and his parents, in which he describes pastoral conditions in New South Wales, and information on the raising of cattle, sheep and wheat-farming. 
Originals are at MLMSS 1897
Copies of five letters not in MLMSS 1897 are included

John Glasson correspondence, 1828-1862, with foreword about the Glasson family by Olive M. E. Phillips, 1935

a. Letter by John Glasson, 1828-1886, mainly to his parents in Cornwall, England.  Describes pastoral conditions in New South Wales.  Includes information on the raising of cattle and sheep, wheat farming

b. Correspondence between other family members, 1845-1887
Letter 2 January 1862 by his son John Glasson describing conditions in New Zealand, 1857-1862

Arranged in one chronological sequence

John Glasson family correspondence, 1828-1887

Stewart family papers, 1801-1919

Four sketches  written by Rev. Sealy-Vidal based on his own experiences as a clergyman living in rural New South Wales. (A transcription is included).
1. 'Australian Bush Scenes - Flotsam Jetsam'. Deals with itinerant workers known as swagmen or men 'on the wallaby'
2. 'Sketches of Australian Life I by V.S.D.'. Deals with the daily lives of  of farmers on small holdings.
3. 'Sketches of Australian Life II by V.S.D.'. Deals with drought, the lack of religious instruction and other difficulties faced by farmers as well as the ways in which they amuse themselves. 
4. 'Sketches of Australian Life III. Some Typical Bush Houses'.

Henry Dashwood Sealy-Vidal - Sketches of Australian Life, ca. 1900

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