Letter, 1853 Oct. 6

Title: Letter, 1853 Oct. 6
Subject: Voyages and travels; Immigrants--Australia--History; Ship letters; German letters
Category: 1. Settlement
Author: Pfund, James
Current holder: State Library of Victoria
Date: October 6, 1853
Link: https://find.slv.vic.gov.au/permalink/61SLV_INST/1sev8ar/alma9916348383607636
Series number: MS 13316
Item number: 9916348383607636
Access rights: Request at location
Rights: Copyright or permission restrictions may apply.
Country of origin: Australia
Place: Melbourne
Language: German
Secondary languages: English
Description from source: 0.5 cm., Photocopy of original ms.
Physical format: Diaries; Letters
Abstract: Written in German in the form of a diary, it describes a voyage from Liverpool to Melbourne on the Ann Dashwood, 13 June-9 Nov. 1853, and experiences on arrival, 9-30 Nov. 1853, including a description of Paul de Castella's property "The Bush". Also an English translation of the letter and biographical notes. James Pfund, born about 1831, was a Swiss architect. As soon as he arrived in Melbourne, he was engaged by Paul de Castella to work on his property.
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