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Inward correspondence [PRG 1/1] • Manuscript

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/57/8

23 August 1837 from J. Kennedy: application for employment as a surveyor. With copies of testimonials. 6pp (1 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/57/8

23 August 1837 from J. Kennedy: application for employment as a surveyor. With copies of testimonials. 6pp (1 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/58/1-4

30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/58/1-4

30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/58/2-3

30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/58/2-3

30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/58/5-8

30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/58/5-8

30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/58/6-7

30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/58/6-7

30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/58/9-12

30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/58/9-12

30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/58/10-11

30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/58/10-11

30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/58/13-16

30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/58/13-16

30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/58/14-15

30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/58/14-15

30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/58WRAPPER/BACK

30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/58WRAPPER/BACK

30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/58WRAPPER

30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/58WRAPPER

30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/59/1-4

17 September 1837 from R. Torrens: on the Colonisation Commissioner's disapproval of a meeting called to consider changing the site of Adelaide. Hopes for harmony among officials. Introducing Mr Inman [bearer of the letter]. Urging Light to depend on his own judgement as an official. 12pp.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/59/1-4

17 September 1837 from R. Torrens: on the Colonisation Commissioner's disapproval of a meeting called to consider changing the site of Adelaide. Hopes for harmony among officials. Introducing Mr Inman [bearer of the letter]. Urging Light to depend on his own judgement as an official. 12pp.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/59/2-3

17 September 1837 from R. Torrens: on the Colonisation Commissioner's disapproval of a meeting called to consider changing the site of Adelaide. Hopes for harmony among officials. Introducing Mr Inman [bearer of the letter]. Urging Light to depend on his own judgement as an official. 12pp.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/59/2-3

17 September 1837 from R. Torrens: on the Colonisation Commissioner's disapproval of a meeting called to consider changing the site of Adelaide. Hopes for harmony among officials. Introducing Mr Inman [bearer of the letter]. Urging Light to depend on his own judgement as an official. 12pp.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/59/5-8

17 September 1837 from R. Torrens: on the Colonisation Commissioner's disapproval of a meeting called to consider changing the site of Adelaide. Hopes for harmony among officials. Introducing Mr Inman [bearer of the letter]. Urging Light to depend on his own judgement as an official. 12pp.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/59/5-8

17 September 1837 from R. Torrens: on the Colonisation Commissioner's disapproval of a meeting called to consider changing the site of Adelaide. Hopes for harmony among officials. Introducing Mr Inman [bearer of the letter]. Urging Light to depend on his own judgement as an official. 12pp.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/59/6-7

17 September 1837 from R. Torrens: on the Colonisation Commissioner's disapproval of a meeting called to consider changing the site of Adelaide. Hopes for harmony among officials. Introducing Mr Inman [bearer of the letter]. Urging Light to depend on his own judgement as an official. 12pp.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/59/6-7

17 September 1837 from R. Torrens: on the Colonisation Commissioner's disapproval of a meeting called to consider changing the site of Adelaide. Hopes for harmony among officials. Introducing Mr Inman [bearer of the letter]. Urging Light to depend on his own judgement as an official. 12pp.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/59/9-12

17 September 1837 from R. Torrens: on the Colonisation Commissioner's disapproval of a meeting called to consider changing the site of Adelaide. Hopes for harmony among officials. Introducing Mr Inman [bearer of the letter]. Urging Light to depend on his own judgement as an official. 12pp.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/59/9-12

17 September 1837 from R. Torrens: on the Colonisation Commissioner's disapproval of a meeting called to consider changing the site of Adelaide. Hopes for harmony among officials. Introducing Mr Inman [bearer of the letter]. Urging Light to depend on his own judgement as an official. 12pp.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/59/10-11

17 September 1837 from R. Torrens: on the Colonisation Commissioner's disapproval of a meeting called to consider changing the site of Adelaide. Hopes for harmony among officials. Introducing Mr Inman [bearer of the letter]. Urging Light to depend on his own judgement as an official. 12pp.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/59/10-11

17 September 1837 from R. Torrens: on the Colonisation Commissioner's disapproval of a meeting called to consider changing the site of Adelaide. Hopes for harmony among officials. Introducing Mr Inman [bearer of the letter]. Urging Light to depend on his own judgement as an official. 12pp.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/60/1

18 September 1837 from R. Gouger: memorandum (for Light) on declarations made by Hindmarsh about Light's choice of the site of Adelaide, including Hindmarsh's threat to remove all Government officials to Port Lincoln. 2pp.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/60/1

18 September 1837 from R. Gouger: memorandum (for Light) on declarations made by Hindmarsh about Light's choice of the site of Adelaide, including Hindmarsh's threat to remove all Government officials to Port Lincoln. 2pp.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/60/2

18 September 1837 from R. Gouger: memorandum (for Light) on declarations made by Hindmarsh about Light's choice of the site of Adelaide, including Hindmarsh's threat to remove all Government officials to Port Lincoln. 2pp.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/60/2

18 September 1837 from R. Gouger: memorandum (for Light) on declarations made by Hindmarsh about Light's choice of the site of Adelaide, including Hindmarsh's threat to remove all Government officials to Port Lincoln. 2pp.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/61/1-4

20 September 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of a letter received from the Colonial Secretary's Office requesting that a site for a temporary customs office at Port Adelaide be indicated and steps taken to erect a structure. 8pp (6 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/61/1-4

20 September 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of a letter received from the Colonial Secretary's Office requesting that a site for a temporary customs office at Port Adelaide be indicated and steps taken to erect a structure. 8pp (6 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/61/2-3

20 September 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of a letter received from the Colonial Secretary's Office requesting that a site for a temporary customs office at Port Adelaide be indicated and steps taken to erect a structure. 8pp (6 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/61/2-3

20 September 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of a letter received from the Colonial Secretary's Office requesting that a site for a temporary customs office at Port Adelaide be indicated and steps taken to erect a structure. 8pp (6 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/61/5-8

20 September 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of a letter received from the Colonial Secretary's Office requesting that a site for a temporary customs office at Port Adelaide be indicated and steps taken to erect a structure. 8pp (6 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/61/5-8

20 September 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of a letter received from the Colonial Secretary's Office requesting that a site for a temporary customs office at Port Adelaide be indicated and steps taken to erect a structure. 8pp (6 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/61/6-7

20 September 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of a letter received from the Colonial Secretary's Office requesting that a site for a temporary customs office at Port Adelaide be indicated and steps taken to erect a structure. 8pp (6 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/61/6-7

20 September 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of a letter received from the Colonial Secretary's Office requesting that a site for a temporary customs office at Port Adelaide be indicated and steps taken to erect a structure. 8pp (6 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/61/9

20 September 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of a letter received from the Colonial Secretary's Office requesting that a site for a temporary customs office at Port Adelaide be indicated and steps taken to erect a structure. 8pp (6 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/61/9

20 September 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of a letter received from the Colonial Secretary's Office requesting that a site for a temporary customs office at Port Adelaide be indicated and steps taken to erect a structure. 8pp (6 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/61/10

20 September 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of a letter received from the Colonial Secretary's Office requesting that a site for a temporary customs office at Port Adelaide be indicated and steps taken to erect a structure. 8pp (6 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/61/10

20 September 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of a letter received from the Colonial Secretary's Office requesting that a site for a temporary customs office at Port Adelaide be indicated and steps taken to erect a structure. 8pp (6 blank) & wrapper.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/62/1-4

7 October 1837 from R. Torrens: introducing a settler [unnamed]. Torrens' regret to hear of decision to survey city acres at Port Adelaide. Concern about charges laid by Hindmarsh against Fisher and Gilles. 12pp.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/62/1-4

7 October 1837 from R. Torrens: introducing a settler [unnamed]. Torrens' regret to hear of decision to survey city acres at Port Adelaide. Concern about charges laid by Hindmarsh against Fisher and Gilles. 12pp.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/62/2-3

7 October 1837 from R. Torrens: introducing a settler [unnamed]. Torrens' regret to hear of decision to survey city acres at Port Adelaide. Concern about charges laid by Hindmarsh against Fisher and Gilles. 12pp.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/62/2-3

7 October 1837 from R. Torrens: introducing a settler [unnamed]. Torrens' regret to hear of decision to survey city acres at Port Adelaide. Concern about charges laid by Hindmarsh against Fisher and Gilles. 12pp.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/62/5-8

7 October 1837 from R. Torrens: introducing a settler [unnamed]. Torrens' regret to hear of decision to survey city acres at Port Adelaide. Concern about charges laid by Hindmarsh against Fisher and Gilles. 12pp.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/62/5-8

7 October 1837 from R. Torrens: introducing a settler [unnamed]. Torrens' regret to hear of decision to survey city acres at Port Adelaide. Concern about charges laid by Hindmarsh against Fisher and Gilles. 12pp.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/62/6-7

7 October 1837 from R. Torrens: introducing a settler [unnamed]. Torrens' regret to hear of decision to survey city acres at Port Adelaide. Concern about charges laid by Hindmarsh against Fisher and Gilles. 12pp.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/62/6-7

7 October 1837 from R. Torrens: introducing a settler [unnamed]. Torrens' regret to hear of decision to survey city acres at Port Adelaide. Concern about charges laid by Hindmarsh against Fisher and Gilles. 12pp.

Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/62/9-12

7 October 1837 from R. Torrens: introducing a settler [unnamed]. Torrens' regret to hear of decision to survey city acres at Port Adelaide. Concern about charges laid by Hindmarsh against Fisher and Gilles. 12pp.

Inward correspondence — Inward correspondence

Light, William, 1818-1839, Manuscript, PRG 1/1/62/9-12

7 October 1837 from R. Torrens: introducing a settler [unnamed]. Torrens' regret to hear of decision to survey city acres at Port Adelaide. Concern about charges laid by Hindmarsh against Fisher and Gilles. 12pp.

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Inward correspondence received by William Light. See below for details of items.

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Physical description

Manuscript
handwritten
6 cm

Dates / Publication details

1818-1839

Creator

Light, William

Collection

Part of Early Experiences in Australasia Collection

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General notes

Early Experiences in Australasia Collection previously known as Alexander Street Press Collection.

Additional notes

PRG 1/1/1/1/4: 20 May 1818 from Horse Guards: sanction for Light to proceed to the Continent for 6 months. 4pp (3 blank).
PRG 1/1/1/2/3: 20 May 1818 from Horse Guards: sanction for Light to proceed to the Continent for 6 months. 4pp (3 blank).
PRG 1/1/2/1: 3 December from Horse Guards: leave permit, 20 August - 24 December 1818. Lithographed with pen additions. 1 sheet.
PRG 1/1/2/2: 3 December from Horse Guards: leave permit, 20 August - 24 December 1818. Lithographed with pen additions. 1 sheet.
PRG 1/1/3/1/4: 1836 from Governor Hindmarsh: recommending Sanford for a medical appointment in South Australia. 4pp.
PRG 1/1/3/2/3: 1836 from Governor Hindmarsh: recommending Sanford for a medical appointment in South Australia. 4pp.
PRG 1/1/4/1/4: 1836 from A.W. Chatfield: desire to purchase land in South Australia to the amount of 10 pounds, deductable from wages due. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/4/2/3: 1836 from A.W. Chatfield: desire to purchase land in South Australia to the amount of 10 pounds, deductable from wages due. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/5/1: 1836 from R. Thurburn: enclosing three letters for Light. 1 sheet. [Enclosures missing].
PRG 1/1/5/2: 1836 from R. Thurburn: enclosing three letters for Light. 1 sheet. [Enclosures missing].
PRG 1/1/6/1: 21 March 1836 from T. Gilbert: details of ordnance stores placed under Gilbert's charge. 1 sheet & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/6/2: 21 March 1836 from T. Gilbert: details of ordnance stores placed under Gilbert's charge. 1 sheet & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/6/3: 21 March 1836 from T. Gilbert: details of ordnance stores placed under Gilbert's charge. 1 sheet & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/6/4: 21 March 1836 from T. Gilbert: details of ordnance stores placed under Gilbert's charge. 1 sheet & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/7/1/4: 21 March 1836 from R. Hill: on cash advance for Light's staff. No goods to be requisitioned without Hill's authority. 4 pp (1 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/7/1/4ENVELOPE: 21 March 1836 from R. Hill: on cash advance for Light's staff. No goods to be requisitioned without Hill's authority. 4 pp (1 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/7/2/3: 21 March 1836 from R. Hill: on cash advance for Light's staff. No goods to be requisitioned without Hill's authority. 4 pp (1 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/8/1: April 1836 from R. Thurburn: New South Wales wool prices. Light's account with Briggs Thurburn & Co. 10pp (5 blank).
PRG 1/1/8/2: April 1836 from R. Thurburn: New South Wales wool prices. Light's account with Briggs Thurburn & Co. 10pp (5 blank).
PRG 1/1/8/3/4: April 1836 from R. Thurburn: New South Wales wool prices. Light's account with Briggs Thurburn & Co. 10pp (5 blank).
PRG 1/1/8/3/4BACK: April 1836 from R. Thurburn: New South Wales wool prices. Light's account with Briggs Thurburn & Co. 10pp (5 blank).
PRG 1/1/8/5/BACK: April 1836 from R. Thurburn: New South Wales wool prices. Light's account with Briggs Thurburn & Co. 10pp (5 blank).
PRG 1/1/8/5/FRONT: April 1836 from R. Thurburn: New South Wales wool prices. Light's account with Briggs Thurburn & Co. 10pp (5 blank).
PRG 1/1/9/1: 8 July 1836 from R. Hill: arrangement for payment of half of Light's salary to Briggs Thurburn & Co. 10pp (5 blank). Acknowledging receipt of 7 pounds 13 shillings and 6 pence paid to Light's credit. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/9/2: 8 July 1836 from R. Hill: arrangement for payment of half of Light's salary to Briggs Thurburn & Co. 10pp (5 blank). Acknowledging receipt of 7 pounds 13 shillings and 6 pence paid to Light's credit. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/10/1/4: 10 July 1836 from F.W. Collard: arrival of Light's sister in London, offer to share with Light any South Australian mercantile venture (wool, whale oil, etc.). Enquiry about plants taken by Light to South Australia. Notes on affairs in Turkey and Egypt. 4pp.
PRG 1/1/10/2/3: 10 July 1836 from F.W. Collard: arrival of Light's sister in London, offer to share with Light any South Australian mercantile venture (wool, whale oil, etc.). Enquiry about plants taken by Light to South Australia. Notes on affairs in Turkey and Egypt. 4pp.
PRG 1/1/11/1/4: 12 July 1836 from G. Palmer Jnr: criticism of behaviour of Torrens, Pennington and Hill. Palmer's favourable opinion of Fisher. Commends Captain Finnis. 4pp.
PRG 1/1/11/2/3: 12 July 1836 from G. Palmer Jnr: criticism of behaviour of Torrens, Pennington and Hill. Palmer's favourable opinion of Fisher. Commends Captain Finnis. 4pp.
PRG 1/1/12: 12 July 1836 - F.W. Collard to Governor Hindmarsh: enclosing letter for Light [missing]. Acknowledging receipt of first issue of the 'S.A. Gazette and Colonial Register'. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/12/BACK: 12 July 1836 - F.W. Collard to Governor Hindmarsh: enclosing letter for Light [missing]. Acknowledging receipt of first issue of the 'S.A. Gazette and Colonial Register'. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/13/1/4: 6 October 1836 from F.W. Collard: enclosing letters from Light's sister and Col. Welch (both letters missing). Egyptian and other foreign news. Proposed formation of a company for steam navigation between England and India [prospectus enclosed] and suggesting command by Light of one of the vessels should the project materialise. 4pp and prospectus on 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/13/2/3: 6 October 1836 from F.W. Collard: enclosing letters from Light's sister and Col. Welch (both letters missing). Egyptian and other foreign news. Proposed formation of a company for steam navigation between England and India [prospectus enclosed] and suggesting command by Light of one of the vessels should the project materialise. 4pp and prospectus on 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/13ENCLOSURE/1/4: 6 October 1836 from F.W. Collard: enclosing letters from Light's sister and Col. Welch (both letters missing). Egyptian and other foreign news. Proposed formation of a company for steam navigation between England and India [prospectus enclosed] and suggesting command by Light of one of the vessels should the project materialise. 4pp and prospectus on 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/13ENCLOSURE/2/3: 6 October 1836 from F.W. Collard: enclosing letters from Light's sister and Col. Welch (both letters missing). Egyptian and other foreign news. Proposed formation of a company for steam navigation between England and India [prospectus enclosed] and suggesting command by Light of one of the vessels should the project materialise. 4pp and prospectus on 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/14/1/4: 8 October 1836 from R. Hill: transmitting copy of instrument of delegation of J.H. Fisher, with copies of two letters of instructions to the same officer, also copy of regulations relating to leases of pasturage as amended 22 August 1936. [All enclosures missing.] 4pp (1 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/14/2/3: 8 October 1836 from R. Hill: transmitting copy of instrument of delegation of J.H. Fisher, with copies of two letters of instructions to the same officer, also copy of regulations relating to leases of pasturage as amended 22 August 1936. [All enclosures missing.] 4pp (1 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/14ENVELOPE/BACK: 8 October 1836 from R. Hill: transmitting copy of instrument of delegation of J.H. Fisher, with copies of two letters of instructions to the same officer, also copy of regulations relating to leases of pasturage as amended 22 August 1936. [All enclosures missing.] 4pp (1 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/14ENVELOPE: 8 October 1836 from R. Hill: transmitting copy of instrument of delegation of J.H. Fisher, with copies of two letters of instructions to the same officer, also copy of regulations relating to leases of pasturage as amended 22 August 1936. [All enclosures missing.] 4pp (1 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/15/1/4: 10 October 1836 from Briggs, Thurburn, Acraman & Co.: announcements of changes in the composition of the firm. Printed, but endorsed with specimen signatures. 4pp (3 blank).
PRG 1/1/15/2/3: 10 October 1836 from Briggs, Thurburn, Acraman & Co.: announcements of changes in the composition of the firm. Printed, but endorsed with specimen signatures. 4pp (3 blank).
PRG 1/1/16/1/4: 12 October 1836 from R. Hill: reasons for title 'Assistant Surveyor' in Light's instrument of delegation. 4pp with duplicate of the letter. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/16/2/3: 12 October 1836 from R. Hill: reasons for title 'Assistant Surveyor' in Light's instrument of delegation. 4pp with duplicate of the letter. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/16DUP/1/4: 12 October 1836 from R. Hill: reasons for title 'Assistant Surveyor' in Light's instrument of delegation. 4pp with duplicate of the letter. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/16DUP/2/3: 12 October 1836 from R. Hill: reasons for title 'Assistant Surveyor' in Light's instrument of delegation. 4pp with duplicate of the letter. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/17/1/4: 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: arrangements for imports of cattle and sheep. 'Hoping you are getting on gloriously at Adelaide ... I send you a mutton chop, my last sheep'. 4pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/17/2/3: 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: arrangements for imports of cattle and sheep. 'Hoping you are getting on gloriously at Adelaide ... I send you a mutton chop, my last sheep'. 4pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/17WRAPPER/BACK: 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: arrangements for imports of cattle and sheep. 'Hoping you are getting on gloriously at Adelaide ... I send you a mutton chop, my last sheep'. 4pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/17WRAPPER: 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: arrangements for imports of cattle and sheep. 'Hoping you are getting on gloriously at Adelaide ... I send you a mutton chop, my last sheep'. 4pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/18/1/4: 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: Holdfast Bay considered unsafe and inconvenient for ships. Light's opinion sought on the practicability of getting the 'Buffalo' and the 'William Hutt' into the harbour. 4pp.
PRG 1/1/18/2/3: 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: Holdfast Bay considered unsafe and inconvenient for ships. Light's opinion sought on the practicability of getting the 'Buffalo' and the 'William Hutt' into the harbour. 4pp.
PRG 1/1/19/1/4: 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: regrets Fisher's illness. Desire to get the 'Buffalo' into the harbour, and his intention to examine Port River entrance himself. Need to proclaim the port. 4pp & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/19/2/3: 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: regrets Fisher's illness. Desire to get the 'Buffalo' into the harbour, and his intention to examine Port River entrance himself. Need to proclaim the port. 4pp & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/19WRAPPER: 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: regrets Fisher's illness. Desire to get the 'Buffalo' into the harbour, and his intention to examine Port River entrance himself. Need to proclaim the port. 4pp & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/19WRAPPERBACK: 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: regrets Fisher's illness. Desire to get the 'Buffalo' into the harbour, and his intention to examine Port River entrance himself. Need to proclaim the port. 4pp & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/20/1/4: 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: forwarding an eye sketch of the Port River. 4pp (1 blank) with sketch & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/20/2/3: 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: forwarding an eye sketch of the Port River. 4pp (1 blank) with sketch & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/20ENCLOSURE/BACK: 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: forwarding an eye sketch of the Port River. 4pp (1 blank) with sketch & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/20WRAPPER/BACK: 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: forwarding an eye sketch of the Port River. 4pp (1 blank) with sketch & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/20ENCLOSURE: 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: forwarding an eye sketch of the Port River. 4pp (1 blank) with sketch & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/20WRAPPER: 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: forwarding an eye sketch of the Port River. 4pp (1 blank) with sketch & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/21/1/4: 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: favours the survey of acres at Port Adelaide for selection by mercantile interests. 4pp & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/21/2/3: 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: favours the survey of acres at Port Adelaide for selection by mercantile interests. 4pp & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/21WRAPPER/BACK: 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: favours the survey of acres at Port Adelaide for selection by mercantile interests. 4pp & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/21WRAPPER: 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: favours the survey of acres at Port Adelaide for selection by mercantile interests. 4pp & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/22/1/4: 2 January 1837 from R. Gouger: advising Light of his (Light's) appointment as a Justice of the Peace. 4pp (3 blank).
PRG 1/1/22/2/3: 2 January 1837 from R. Gouger: advising Light of his (Light's) appointment as a Justice of the Peace. 4pp (3 blank).
PRG 1/1/23/1/4: :18 January 1837 from Acraman, Briggs, Thurburn & Co.: announcing the firm's opening of an establishment at Liverpool. Printed, but pen signed. 4pp (3 blank).
PRG 1/1/23/2/3: :18 January 1837 from Acraman, Briggs, Thurburn & Co.: announcing the firm's opening of an establishment at Liverpool. Printed, but pen signed. 4pp (3 blank).
PRG 1/1/24/1/4: 18 January 1837 from R. Gouger: Light requested to attend Council to give information about the anchorage at Holdfast Bay 'and the harbour'. 4pp (3 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/24/2/3: 18 January 1837 from R. Gouger: Light requested to attend Council to give information about the anchorage at Holdfast Bay 'and the harbour'. 4pp (3 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/24WRAPPER/BACK: 18 January 1837 from R. Gouger: Light requested to attend Council to give information about the anchorage at Holdfast Bay 'and the harbour'. 4pp (3 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/24WRAPPER: 18 January 1837 from R. Gouger: Light requested to attend Council to give information about the anchorage at Holdfast Bay 'and the harbour'. 4pp (3 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/25/1/4: 18 January 1837 from J.H. Fisher: requesting Light's opinion on the safety as an anchorage at Holdfast Bay and the entrance to the Port Adelaide harbour. With copy of a letter sent to Fisher by Gouger on the subject. 8pp (4 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/25/2/3: 18 January 1837 from J.H. Fisher: requesting Light's opinion on the safety as an anchorage at Holdfast Bay and the entrance to the Port Adelaide harbour. With copy of a letter sent to Fisher by Gouger on the subject. 8pp (4 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/25ENCLOSURE/BACK: 18 January 1837 from J.H. Fisher: requesting Light's opinion on the safety as an anchorage at Holdfast Bay and the entrance to the Port Adelaide harbour. With copy of a letter sent to Fisher by Gouger on the subject. 8pp (4 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/25WRAPPER/BACK: 18 January 1837 from J.H. Fisher: requesting Light's opinion on the safety as an anchorage at Holdfast Bay and the entrance to the Port Adelaide harbour. With copy of a letter sent to Fisher by Gouger on the subject. 8pp (4 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/25ENCLOSURE: 18 January 1837 from J.H. Fisher: requesting Light's opinion on the safety as an anchorage at Holdfast Bay and the entrance to the Port Adelaide harbour. With copy of a letter sent to Fisher by Gouger on the subject. 8pp (4 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/25WRAPPER: 18 January 1837 from J.H. Fisher: requesting Light's opinion on the safety as an anchorage at Holdfast Bay and the entrance to the Port Adelaide harbour. With copy of a letter sent to Fisher by Gouger on the subject. 8pp (4 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/26/1/4: 31 January 1837 from R. Gouger: suggesting that the 'Cygnet's' boats be employed in discharging the 'Coromandel'. 4pp (3 blank).
PRG 1/1/26/2/3: 31 January 1837 from R. Gouger: suggesting that the 'Cygnet's' boats be employed in discharging the 'Coromandel'. 4pp (3 blank).
PRG 1/1/27/1/4: 31 January 1837 from R. Gouger: Desertions from the 'Coromandel'. Survey officers to be sworn in as special constables. 4pp (3 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/27/2/3: 31 January 1837 from R. Gouger: Desertions from the 'Coromandel'. Survey officers to be sworn in as special constables. 4pp (3 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/27WRAPPER/BACK: 31 January 1837 from R. Gouger: Desertions from the 'Coromandel'. Survey officers to be sworn in as special constables. 4pp (3 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/27WRAPPER: 31 January 1837 from R. Gouger: Desertions from the 'Coromandel'. Survey officers to be sworn in as special constables. 4pp (3 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/28/1/4: 4 February 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: pleading for the survey of 500 acres at Port Adelaide '... for God's sake think well of this and let me know your resolution'. 4pp (3 blank).
PRG 1/1/28/2/3: 4 February 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: pleading for the survey of 500 acres at Port Adelaide '... for God's sake think well of this and let me know your resolution'. 4pp (3 blank).
PRG 1/1/29/1/4: 6 February 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of letter received from the Colonial Secretary requesting a report on the capabilities of country now under survey, with reference to the site of Adelaide and every circumstance connected with the relative position of the proposed town and harbour. With a short apologetic letter covering letter from J.H. Fisher. 10pp (6 blank).
PRG 1/1/29/2/3: 6 February 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of letter received from the Colonial Secretary requesting a report on the capabilities of country now under survey, with reference to the site of Adelaide and every circumstance connected with the relative position of the proposed town and harbour. With a short apologetic letter covering letter from J.H. Fisher. 10pp (6 blank).
PRG 1/1/30/1/4: 8 February 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: on proposal to send the 'Buffalo' to Sydney for horses and carts. Differences with J.H. Fisher. Hindmarsh's insistence that 'a sufficiency of land be surveyed near the Harbour'. Assurance of his regard for Light. 20pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/30/2/3: 8 February 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: on proposal to send the 'Buffalo' to Sydney for horses and carts. Differences with J.H. Fisher. Hindmarsh's insistence that 'a sufficiency of land be surveyed near the Harbour'. Assurance of his regard for Light. 20pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/30/6/7: 8 February 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: on proposal to send the 'Buffalo' to Sydney for horses and carts. Differences with J.H. Fisher. Hindmarsh's insistence that 'a sufficiency of land be surveyed near the Harbour'. Assurance of his regard for Light. 20pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/30/8/5: 8 February 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: on proposal to send the 'Buffalo' to Sydney for horses and carts. Differences with J.H. Fisher. Hindmarsh's insistence that 'a sufficiency of land be surveyed near the Harbour'. Assurance of his regard for Light. 20pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/30/10/11: 8 February 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: on proposal to send the 'Buffalo' to Sydney for horses and carts. Differences with J.H. Fisher. Hindmarsh's insistence that 'a sufficiency of land be surveyed near the Harbour'. Assurance of his regard for Light. 20pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/30/12/9: 8 February 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: on proposal to send the 'Buffalo' to Sydney for horses and carts. Differences with J.H. Fisher. Hindmarsh's insistence that 'a sufficiency of land be surveyed near the Harbour'. Assurance of his regard for Light. 20pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/30/14/15: 8 February 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: on proposal to send the 'Buffalo' to Sydney for horses and carts. Differences with J.H. Fisher. Hindmarsh's insistence that 'a sufficiency of land be surveyed near the Harbour'. Assurance of his regard for Light. 20pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/30/16/13: 8 February 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: on proposal to send the 'Buffalo' to Sydney for horses and carts. Differences with J.H. Fisher. Hindmarsh's insistence that 'a sufficiency of land be surveyed near the Harbour'. Assurance of his regard for Light. 20pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/30/17: 8 February 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: on proposal to send the 'Buffalo' to Sydney for horses and carts. Differences with J.H. Fisher. Hindmarsh's insistence that 'a sufficiency of land be surveyed near the Harbour'. Assurance of his regard for Light. 20pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/30/18/19: 8 February 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: on proposal to send the 'Buffalo' to Sydney for horses and carts. Differences with J.H. Fisher. Hindmarsh's insistence that 'a sufficiency of land be surveyed near the Harbour'. Assurance of his regard for Light. 20pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/31/1/4: 9 February 1836 from J.H. Fisher: requesting certification of account for freight, etc. on bullocks and sheep brought from Tasmania in the 'Africaine'. 4pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/31/2/3: 9 February 1836 from J.H. Fisher: requesting certification of account for freight, etc. on bullocks and sheep brought from Tasmania in the 'Africaine'. 4pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/31WRAPPER: 9 February 1836 from J.H. Fisher: requesting certification of account for freight, etc. on bullocks and sheep brought from Tasmania in the 'Africaine'. 4pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/31WRAPPERBACK: 9 February 1836 from J.H. Fisher: requesting certification of account for freight, etc. on bullocks and sheep brought from Tasmania in the 'Africaine'. 4pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/32/1/4: 14 February 1836 from J.H. Fisher: on the unauthorised use of some bullocks and a cart; requesting enquiry in the Survey Department. With short covering letter on the subject. 8pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/32/2: 14 February 1836 from J.H. Fisher: on the unauthorised use of some bullocks and a cart; requesting enquiry in the Survey Department. With short covering letter on the subject. 8pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/32ENCLOSURE: 14 February 1836 from J.H. Fisher: on the unauthorised use of some bullocks and a cart; requesting enquiry in the Survey Department. With short covering letter on the subject. 8pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/32ENCLOSUREBACK: 14 February 1836 from J.H. Fisher: on the unauthorised use of some bullocks and a cart; requesting enquiry in the Survey Department. With short covering letter on the subject. 8pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/32WRAPPER: 14 February 1836 from J.H. Fisher: on the unauthorised use of some bullocks and a cart; requesting enquiry in the Survey Department. With short covering letter on the subject. 8pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/32WRAPPERBACK: 14 February 1836 from J.H. Fisher: on the unauthorised use of some bullocks and a cart; requesting enquiry in the Survey Department. With short covering letter on the subject. 8pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/33/1-4: 14 February 1836 from G. Mildred: authority for Light to select town acre on Mildred's behalf should ballot take place during Mildred's absence from South Australia. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/33/2-3: 14 February 1836 from G. Mildred: authority for Light to select town acre on Mildred's behalf should ballot take place during Mildred's absence from South Australia. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/33/3: 14 February 1836 from G. Mildred: authority for Light to select town acre on Mildred's behalf should ballot take place during Mildred's absence from South Australia. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/33/4: 14 February 1836 from G. Mildred: authority for Light to select town acre on Mildred's behalf should ballot take place during Mildred's absence from South Australia. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/34/1-4: 20 February 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: Hindmarsh's low opinion of S. Stephens and his impression that Light has been imposed upon by those under him. Hindmarsh's efforts to have acres surveyed at the Port and the effects of the proposal. Plea 'to make our anomalous positions work well'. 8pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/34/2-3: 20 February 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: Hindmarsh's low opinion of S. Stephens and his impression that Light has been imposed upon by those under him. Hindmarsh's efforts to have acres surveyed at the Port and the effects of the proposal. Plea 'to make our anomalous positions work well'. 8pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/34/5-8: 20 February 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: Hindmarsh's low opinion of S. Stephens and his impression that Light has been imposed upon by those under him. Hindmarsh's efforts to have acres surveyed at the Port and the effects of the proposal. Plea 'to make our anomalous positions work well'. 8pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/34/6-7: 20 February 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: Hindmarsh's low opinion of S. Stephens and his impression that Light has been imposed upon by those under him. Hindmarsh's efforts to have acres surveyed at the Port and the effects of the proposal. Plea 'to make our anomalous positions work well'. 8pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/35/1-4: 22 February 1837 from R. Gouger: inability to be present at dinner tendered to Light by those appreciative of his choice of the capital site. With copy of Light's reply thereto. 8pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/35/2-3: 22 February 1837 from R. Gouger: inability to be present at dinner tendered to Light by those appreciative of his choice of the capital site. With copy of Light's reply thereto. 8pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/35DRAFT/1-4: 22 February 1837 from R. Gouger: inability to be present at dinner tendered to Light by those appreciative of his choice of the capital site. With copy of Light's reply thereto. 8pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/35DRAFT/2-3: 22 February 1837 from R. Gouger: inability to be present at dinner tendered to Light by those appreciative of his choice of the capital site. With copy of Light's reply thereto. 8pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/36/1-4: 3 March 1837 from J.H. Fisher: asking probable date of completion of the survey of Adelaide. 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/36/2-3: 3 March 1837 from J.H. Fisher: asking probable date of completion of the survey of Adelaide. 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/37/1-4: 7 March 1837 from J.H. Fisher: asking length of time needed to survey the preliminary country sections and probable date of commencement of the survey. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/37/2-3: 7 March 1837 from J.H. Fisher: asking length of time needed to survey the preliminary country sections and probable date of commencement of the survey. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/38/1-4: 7 March 1837 from J.H. Fisher: return of survey labourers required, showing their names, wages, rates and occupations. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/38/2-3: 7 March 1837 from J.H. Fisher: return of survey labourers required, showing their names, wages, rates and occupations. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/39/1-4: 7 April 1837 from J.H. Fisher: requesting return of instruments and other articles received and used for survey purposes, together with details and uses of the items, etc. 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/39/2-3: 7 April 1837 from J.H. Fisher: requesting return of instruments and other articles received and used for survey purposes, together with details and uses of the items, etc. 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/40/1-4: 10 April 1837 from G.S. Kingston: report on instruments and stationery in his possession. 4pp- (3 blank).
PRG 1/1/40/2-3: 10 April 1837 from G.S. Kingston: report on instruments and stationery in his possession. 4pp- (3 blank).
PRG 1/1/41/1/1-4: 10 April 1837 from G.S. Kingston: returns of surveying instruments, books, charts and stationery sent out in the 'Cygnet'. Return of survey instruments ordered in England. 12pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/41/1/2-3: 10 April 1837 from G.S. Kingston: returns of surveying instruments, books, charts and stationery sent out in the 'Cygnet'. Return of survey instruments ordered in England. 12pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/41/2/1-4: 10 April 1837 from G.S. Kingston: returns of surveying instruments, books, charts and stationery sent out in the 'Cygnet'. Return of survey instruments ordered in England. 12pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/41/2/2-3: 10 April 1837 from G.S. Kingston: returns of surveying instruments, books, charts and stationery sent out in the 'Cygnet'. Return of survey instruments ordered in England. 12pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/41/3/1: 10 April 1837 from G.S. Kingston: returns of surveying instruments, books, charts and stationery sent out in the 'Cygnet'. Return of survey instruments ordered in England. 12pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/41/3/2: 10 April 1837 from G.S. Kingston: returns of surveying instruments, books, charts and stationery sent out in the 'Cygnet'. Return of survey instruments ordered in England. 12pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/41/4/1: 10 April 1837 from G.S. Kingston: returns of surveying instruments, books, charts and stationery sent out in the 'Cygnet'. Return of survey instruments ordered in England. 12pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/41/4/2: 10 April 1837 from G.S. Kingston: returns of surveying instruments, books, charts and stationery sent out in the 'Cygnet'. Return of survey instruments ordered in England. 12pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/42/1-4: 14 April 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of letter signed by proprietors and agents on the delayed survey of the preliminary country sections, and requesting a report on the subject. 12pp (3 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/42/2-3: 14 April 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of letter signed by proprietors and agents on the delayed survey of the preliminary country sections, and requesting a report on the subject. 12pp (3 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/42/5-8: 14 April 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of letter signed by proprietors and agents on the delayed survey of the preliminary country sections, and requesting a report on the subject. 12pp (3 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/42/6-7: 14 April 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of letter signed by proprietors and agents on the delayed survey of the preliminary country sections, and requesting a report on the subject. 12pp (3 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/42/9-12: 14 April 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of letter signed by proprietors and agents on the delayed survey of the preliminary country sections, and requesting a report on the subject. 12pp (3 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/42/10-11: 14 April 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of letter signed by proprietors and agents on the delayed survey of the preliminary country sections, and requesting a report on the subject. 12pp (3 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/42ENVELOPE/BACK: 14 April 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of letter signed by proprietors and agents on the delayed survey of the preliminary country sections, and requesting a report on the subject. 12pp (3 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/42ENVELOPE: 14 April 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of letter signed by proprietors and agents on the delayed survey of the preliminary country sections, and requesting a report on the subject. 12pp (3 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/43/1-4: 5 May 1837 from R. Hill: on Light's arrival at Nepean Bay and his account of the South Australian coast and mainland. Light's sketches lithographed in London. Enclosing copy of letter sent to Briggs & Co. concerning their application for 200 pounds on account of Light's salary. With duplicate copy of R. Hill's letter. 14pp (4 blank) with envelope & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/43/2-3: 5 May 1837 from R. Hill: on Light's arrival at Nepean Bay and his account of the South Australian coast and mainland. Light's sketches lithographed in London. Enclosing copy of letter sent to Briggs & Co. concerning their application for 200 pounds on account of Light's salary. With duplicate copy of R. Hill's letter. 14pp (4 blank) with envelope & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/43/5-8: 5 May 1837 from R. Hill: on Light's arrival at Nepean Bay and his account of the South Australian coast and mainland. Light's sketches lithographed in London. Enclosing copy of letter sent to Briggs & Co. concerning their application for 200 pounds on account of Light's salary. With duplicate copy of R. Hill's letter. 14pp (4 blank) with envelope & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/43/6-7: 5 May 1837 from R. Hill: on Light's arrival at Nepean Bay and his account of the South Australian coast and mainland. Light's sketches lithographed in London. Enclosing copy of letter sent to Briggs & Co. concerning their application for 200 pounds on account of Light's salary. With duplicate copy of R. Hill's letter. 14pp (4 blank) with envelope & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/43/9-12: 5 May 1837 from R. Hill: on Light's arrival at Nepean Bay and his account of the South Australian coast and mainland. Light's sketches lithographed in London. Enclosing copy of letter sent to Briggs & Co. concerning their application for 200 pounds on account of Light's salary. With duplicate copy of R. Hill's letter. 14pp (4 blank) with envelope & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/43/10-11: 5 May 1837 from R. Hill: on Light's arrival at Nepean Bay and his account of the South Australian coast and mainland. Light's sketches lithographed in London. Enclosing copy of letter sent to Briggs & Co. concerning their application for 200 pounds on account of Light's salary. With duplicate copy of R. Hill's letter. 14pp (4 blank) with envelope & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/43/13: 5 May 1837 from R. Hill: on Light's arrival at Nepean Bay and his account of the South Australian coast and mainland. Light's sketches lithographed in London. Enclosing copy of letter sent to Briggs & Co. concerning their application for 200 pounds on account of Light's salary. With duplicate copy of R. Hill's letter. 14pp (4 blank) with envelope & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/43/14: 5 May 1837 from R. Hill: on Light's arrival at Nepean Bay and his account of the South Australian coast and mainland. Light's sketches lithographed in London. Enclosing copy of letter sent to Briggs & Co. concerning their application for 200 pounds on account of Light's salary. With duplicate copy of R. Hill's letter. 14pp (4 blank) with envelope & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/43ENVELOPE/BACK: 5 May 1837 from R. Hill: on Light's arrival at Nepean Bay and his account of the South Australian coast and mainland. Light's sketches lithographed in London. Enclosing copy of letter sent to Briggs & Co. concerning their application for 200 pounds on account of Light's salary. With duplicate copy of R. Hill's letter. 14pp (4 blank) with envelope & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/43ENVELOPE: 5 May 1837 from R. Hill: on Light's arrival at Nepean Bay and his account of the South Australian coast and mainland. Light's sketches lithographed in London. Enclosing copy of letter sent to Briggs & Co. concerning their application for 200 pounds on account of Light's salary. With duplicate copy of R. Hill's letter. 14pp (4 blank) with envelope & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/43WRAPPER: 5 May 1837 from R. Hill: on Light's arrival at Nepean Bay and his account of the South Australian coast and mainland. Light's sketches lithographed in London. Enclosing copy of letter sent to Briggs & Co. concerning their application for 200 pounds on account of Light's salary. With duplicate copy of R. Hill's letter. 14pp (4 blank) with envelope & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/44/1-4: 5 May 1837 from F.W. Collard: land prices in South Australia. Need for Light's authority to make payments from Light's salary to Briggs, Thurburn & Co. Advice of shipment of articles to Light costing 122 pounds 3 shillings. European news. 8pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/44/2-3: 5 May 1837 from F.W. Collard: land prices in South Australia. Need for Light's authority to make payments from Light's salary to Briggs, Thurburn & Co. Advice of shipment of articles to Light costing 122 pounds 3 shillings. European news. 8pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/44/5: 5 May 1837 from F.W. Collard: land prices in South Australia. Need for Light's authority to make payments from Light's salary to Briggs, Thurburn & Co. Advice of shipment of articles to Light costing 122 pounds 3 shillings. European news. 8pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/44/6: 5 May 1837 from F.W. Collard: land prices in South Australia. Need for Light's authority to make payments from Light's salary to Briggs, Thurburn & Co. Advice of shipment of articles to Light costing 122 pounds 3 shillings. European news. 8pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/44/7: 5 May 1837 from F.W. Collard: land prices in South Australia. Need for Light's authority to make payments from Light's salary to Briggs, Thurburn & Co. Advice of shipment of articles to Light costing 122 pounds 3 shillings. European news. 8pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/44/8: 5 May 1837 from F.W. Collard: land prices in South Australia. Need for Light's authority to make payments from Light's salary to Briggs, Thurburn & Co. Advice of shipment of articles to Light costing 122 pounds 3 shillings. European news. 8pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/45/1-4: 8 May 1837 from R. Gouger: request that land reserved for a Botanic Garden be defined. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/45/2-3: 8 May 1837 from R. Gouger: request that land reserved for a Botanic Garden be defined. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/46/1-4: 11 May 1837 from F. Friend (?): on Light's orders for the supply of ale. 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/46/2-3: 11 May 1837 from F. Friend (?): on Light's orders for the supply of ale. 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/47/1-4: 22 May 1837 from C. Nantes: notice to Light to attend at the Colonial Secretary's Office, 23 May 1837, for the purpose of naming the streets of Adelaide. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/47/2-3: 22 May 1837 from C. Nantes: notice to Light to attend at the Colonial Secretary's Office, 23 May 1837, for the purpose of naming the streets of Adelaide. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/48/1-4: 30 June 1837 from R. Gouger: advice of meeting to be held at the Colonial Secretary's Office to appoint a clerk to the Bench of Magistrates and to arrange for future meetings of the Bench. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/48/2-3: 30 June 1837 from R. Gouger: advice of meeting to be held at the Colonial Secretary's Office to appoint a clerk to the Bench of Magistrates and to arrange for future meetings of the Bench. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/49/1-4: 30 June 1837 from R. Hill: acknowledging receipt of letters concerning the progress of the surveys. With duplicate of the letter. 6pp (3 blank) & 2 envelopes.
PRG 1/1/49/2-3: 30 June 1837 from R. Hill: acknowledging receipt of letters concerning the progress of the surveys. With duplicate of the letter. 6pp (3 blank) & 2 envelopes.
PRG 1/1/49/5: 30 June 1837 from R. Hill: acknowledging receipt of letters concerning the progress of the surveys. With duplicate of the letter. 6pp (3 blank) & 2 envelopes.
PRG 1/1/49/6: 30 June 1837 from R. Hill: acknowledging receipt of letters concerning the progress of the surveys. With duplicate of the letter. 6pp (3 blank) & 2 envelopes.
PRG 1/1/49ENVELOPE/BACK: 30 June 1837 from R. Hill: acknowledging receipt of letters concerning the progress of the surveys. With duplicate of the letter. 6pp (3 blank) & 2 envelopes.
PRG 1/1/49ENVELOPE: 30 June 1837 from R. Hill: acknowledging receipt of letters concerning the progress of the surveys. With duplicate of the letter. 6pp (3 blank) & 2 envelopes.
PRG 1/1/50/1: 1 July 1837 from J. Hutt: forwarding copy of letter from Royal Geographical Society advocating the early extension of South Australian exploration. 6pp (1 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/50/2: 1 July 1837 from J. Hutt: forwarding copy of letter from Royal Geographical Society advocating the early extension of South Australian exploration. 6pp (1 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/50/3-6: 1 July 1837 from J. Hutt: forwarding copy of letter from Royal Geographical Society advocating the early extension of South Australian exploration. 6pp (1 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/50/4-5: 1 July 1837 from J. Hutt: forwarding copy of letter from Royal Geographical Society advocating the early extension of South Australian exploration. 6pp (1 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/50ENVELOPE/BACK: 1 July 1837 from J. Hutt: forwarding copy of letter from Royal Geographical Society advocating the early extension of South Australian exploration. 6pp (1 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/50ENVELOPE: 1 July 1837 from J. Hutt: forwarding copy of letter from Royal Geographical Society advocating the early extension of South Australian exploration. 6pp (1 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/51/1-4: 3 July 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: invitation to dinner to meet Mr McLaren. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/51/2-3: 3 July 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: invitation to dinner to meet Mr McLaren. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/52/1-4: 8 July 1837 from J.H. Fisher: removal of stakes at the corners of a section. Requesting replacement. 4pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/52/2-3: 8 July 1837 from J.H. Fisher: removal of stakes at the corners of a section. Requesting replacement. 4pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/52/5: 8 July 1837 from J.H. Fisher: removal of stakes at the corners of a section. Requesting replacement. 4pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/52/6: 8 July 1837 from J.H. Fisher: removal of stakes at the corners of a section. Requesting replacement. 4pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/53/1-4: 28 July 1837 from R. Torrens: his satisfaction in the choice of the site of Adelaide. Colonisation Commissioners to administer the Colony's finances. On the arrival of the 'Buffalo' in South Australia and the movements of the 'Rapid'. 8pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/53/2-3: 28 July 1837 from R. Torrens: his satisfaction in the choice of the site of Adelaide. Colonisation Commissioners to administer the Colony's finances. On the arrival of the 'Buffalo' in South Australia and the movements of the 'Rapid'. 8pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/53/5-8: 28 July 1837 from R. Torrens: his satisfaction in the choice of the site of Adelaide. Colonisation Commissioners to administer the Colony's finances. On the arrival of the 'Buffalo' in South Australia and the movements of the 'Rapid'. 8pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/53/6-7: 28 July 1837 from R. Torrens: his satisfaction in the choice of the site of Adelaide. Colonisation Commissioners to administer the Colony's finances. On the arrival of the 'Buffalo' in South Australia and the movements of the 'Rapid'. 8pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/54/1-4: 31 July 1837 from J.H. Fisher: circular letter, endeavouring to establish the authorship of two anonymous letters published in the 'S.A. Gazette and Colonial Register' complaining about delays in the survey of country sections. Printed, except for signature. 4pp (3 blank) & envelope & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/54/2-3: 31 July 1837 from J.H. Fisher: circular letter, endeavouring to establish the authorship of two anonymous letters published in the 'S.A. Gazette and Colonial Register' complaining about delays in the survey of country sections. Printed, except for signature. 4pp (3 blank) & envelope & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/55/1-4: 18/19 August 1837 from R. Hill: bill for 100 pounds drawn by Fisher on Light's account accepted and payment made on behalf of Light to Briggs, Thurburn & Co. With duplicate of the letter. 8pp (3 blank) &envelope & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/55/2-3: 18/19 August 1837 from R. Hill: bill for 100 pounds drawn by Fisher on Light's account accepted and payment made on behalf of Light to Briggs, Thurburn & Co. With duplicate of the letter. 8pp (3 blank) &envelope & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/55/5-8: 18/19 August 1837 from R. Hill: bill for 100 pounds drawn by Fisher on Light's account accepted and payment made on behalf of Light to Briggs, Thurburn & Co. With duplicate of the letter. 8pp (3 blank) &envelope & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/55/6-7: 18/19 August 1837 from R. Hill: bill for 100 pounds drawn by Fisher on Light's account accepted and payment made on behalf of Light to Briggs, Thurburn & Co. With duplicate of the letter. 8pp (3 blank) &envelope & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/55/9: 18/19 August 1837 from R. Hill: bill for 100 pounds drawn by Fisher on Light's account accepted and payment made on behalf of Light to Briggs, Thurburn & Co. With duplicate of the letter. 8pp (3 blank) &envelope & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/55/10: 18/19 August 1837 from R. Hill: bill for 100 pounds drawn by Fisher on Light's account accepted and payment made on behalf of Light to Briggs, Thurburn & Co. With duplicate of the letter. 8pp (3 blank) &envelope & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/55ENVELOPE: 18/19 August 1837 from R. Hill: bill for 100 pounds drawn by Fisher on Light's account accepted and payment made on behalf of Light to Briggs, Thurburn & Co. With duplicate of the letter. 8pp (3 blank) &envelope & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/56/1: 19 August 1837 from R. Hill: on Major Mitchell's conjecture that a large river will be found crossing Australia. 2pp.
PRG 1/1/56/2: 19 August 1837 from R. Hill: on Major Mitchell's conjecture that a large river will be found crossing Australia. 2pp.
PRG 1/1/57/1-4: 23 August 1837 from J. Kennedy: application for employment as a surveyor. With copies of testimonials. 6pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/57/2-3: 23 August 1837 from J. Kennedy: application for employment as a surveyor. With copies of testimonials. 6pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/57/5: 23 August 1837 from J. Kennedy: application for employment as a surveyor. With copies of testimonials. 6pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/57/6: 23 August 1837 from J. Kennedy: application for employment as a surveyor. With copies of testimonials. 6pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/57/7: 23 August 1837 from J. Kennedy: application for employment as a surveyor. With copies of testimonials. 6pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/57/8: 23 August 1837 from J. Kennedy: application for employment as a surveyor. With copies of testimonials. 6pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/58/1-4: 30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/58/2-3: 30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/58/5-8: 30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/58/6-7: 30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/58/9-12: 30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/58/10-11: 30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/58/13-16: 30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/58/14-15: 30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/58WRAPPER/BACK: 30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/58WRAPPER: 30 August 1837 from Governor Hindmarsh: his estrangement with Light. Numerous denials of statements about Light attributed to Hindmarsh. Lengthy account of Hindmarsh's relations with Napier and the steps leading to Hindmarsh's appointment as Governor of South Australia. 16pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/59/1-4: 17 September 1837 from R. Torrens: on the Colonisation Commissioner's disapproval of a meeting called to consider changing the site of Adelaide. Hopes for harmony among officials. Introducing Mr Inman [bearer of the letter]. Urging Light to depend on his own judgement as an official. 12pp.
PRG 1/1/59/2-3: 17 September 1837 from R. Torrens: on the Colonisation Commissioner's disapproval of a meeting called to consider changing the site of Adelaide. Hopes for harmony among officials. Introducing Mr Inman [bearer of the letter]. Urging Light to depend on his own judgement as an official. 12pp.
PRG 1/1/59/5-8: 17 September 1837 from R. Torrens: on the Colonisation Commissioner's disapproval of a meeting called to consider changing the site of Adelaide. Hopes for harmony among officials. Introducing Mr Inman [bearer of the letter]. Urging Light to depend on his own judgement as an official. 12pp.
PRG 1/1/59/6-7: 17 September 1837 from R. Torrens: on the Colonisation Commissioner's disapproval of a meeting called to consider changing the site of Adelaide. Hopes for harmony among officials. Introducing Mr Inman [bearer of the letter]. Urging Light to depend on his own judgement as an official. 12pp.
PRG 1/1/59/9-12: 17 September 1837 from R. Torrens: on the Colonisation Commissioner's disapproval of a meeting called to consider changing the site of Adelaide. Hopes for harmony among officials. Introducing Mr Inman [bearer of the letter]. Urging Light to depend on his own judgement as an official. 12pp.
PRG 1/1/59/10-11: 17 September 1837 from R. Torrens: on the Colonisation Commissioner's disapproval of a meeting called to consider changing the site of Adelaide. Hopes for harmony among officials. Introducing Mr Inman [bearer of the letter]. Urging Light to depend on his own judgement as an official. 12pp.
PRG 1/1/60/1: 18 September 1837 from R. Gouger: memorandum (for Light) on declarations made by Hindmarsh about Light's choice of the site of Adelaide, including Hindmarsh's threat to remove all Government officials to Port Lincoln. 2pp.
PRG 1/1/60/2: 18 September 1837 from R. Gouger: memorandum (for Light) on declarations made by Hindmarsh about Light's choice of the site of Adelaide, including Hindmarsh's threat to remove all Government officials to Port Lincoln. 2pp.
PRG 1/1/61/1-4: 20 September 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of a letter received from the Colonial Secretary's Office requesting that a site for a temporary customs office at Port Adelaide be indicated and steps taken to erect a structure. 8pp (6 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/61/2-3: 20 September 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of a letter received from the Colonial Secretary's Office requesting that a site for a temporary customs office at Port Adelaide be indicated and steps taken to erect a structure. 8pp (6 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/61/5-8: 20 September 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of a letter received from the Colonial Secretary's Office requesting that a site for a temporary customs office at Port Adelaide be indicated and steps taken to erect a structure. 8pp (6 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/61/6-7: 20 September 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of a letter received from the Colonial Secretary's Office requesting that a site for a temporary customs office at Port Adelaide be indicated and steps taken to erect a structure. 8pp (6 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/61/9: 20 September 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of a letter received from the Colonial Secretary's Office requesting that a site for a temporary customs office at Port Adelaide be indicated and steps taken to erect a structure. 8pp (6 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/61/10: 20 September 1837 from J.H. Fisher: forwarding copy of a letter received from the Colonial Secretary's Office requesting that a site for a temporary customs office at Port Adelaide be indicated and steps taken to erect a structure. 8pp (6 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/62/1-4: 7 October 1837 from R. Torrens: introducing a settler [unnamed]. Torrens' regret to hear of decision to survey city acres at Port Adelaide. Concern about charges laid by Hindmarsh against Fisher and Gilles. 12pp.
PRG 1/1/62/2-3: 7 October 1837 from R. Torrens: introducing a settler [unnamed]. Torrens' regret to hear of decision to survey city acres at Port Adelaide. Concern about charges laid by Hindmarsh against Fisher and Gilles. 12pp.
PRG 1/1/62/5-8: 7 October 1837 from R. Torrens: introducing a settler [unnamed]. Torrens' regret to hear of decision to survey city acres at Port Adelaide. Concern about charges laid by Hindmarsh against Fisher and Gilles. 12pp.
PRG 1/1/62/6-7: 7 October 1837 from R. Torrens: introducing a settler [unnamed]. Torrens' regret to hear of decision to survey city acres at Port Adelaide. Concern about charges laid by Hindmarsh against Fisher and Gilles. 12pp.
PRG 1/1/62/9-12: 7 October 1837 from R. Torrens: introducing a settler [unnamed]. Torrens' regret to hear of decision to survey city acres at Port Adelaide. Concern about charges laid by Hindmarsh against Fisher and Gilles. 12pp.
PRG 1/1/62/10-11: 7 October 1837 from R. Torrens: introducing a settler [unnamed]. Torrens' regret to hear of decision to survey city acres at Port Adelaide. Concern about charges laid by Hindmarsh against Fisher and Gilles. 12pp.
PRG 1/1/63/1-4: 10 November 1837 from T.B. Strangways: claiming right to select certain land for his brother. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/63/2-3: 10 November 1837 from T.B. Strangways: claiming right to select certain land for his brother. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/64/1-4: 11 November 1837 from J.H. Fisher: advising meeting of proprietors of acre sections at port Adelaide, 20 November 1837, to decide upon site of the sections. 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/64/2-3: 11 November 1837 from J.H. Fisher: advising meeting of proprietors of acre sections at port Adelaide, 20 November 1837, to decide upon site of the sections. 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/65/1-4: 11 November 1837 from T.B. Strangways: advising that a good harbour is understood to have been found communicating with Lake Alexandrina. Claim to have right to town sections there. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/65/2-3: 11 November 1837 from T.B. Strangways: advising that a good harbour is understood to have been found communicating with Lake Alexandrina. Claim to have right to town sections there. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/66/1-4: 14 November 1837 from J.H. Fisher: on reported discovery of a harbour near Encounter Bay and communicating with Lake Alexandrina. Requesting confirmation. 4pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/66/2-3: 14 November 1837 from J.H. Fisher: on reported discovery of a harbour near Encounter Bay and communicating with Lake Alexandrina. Requesting confirmation. 4pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/66/5: 14 November 1837 from J.H. Fisher: on reported discovery of a harbour near Encounter Bay and communicating with Lake Alexandrina. Requesting confirmation. 4pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/66/6: 14 November 1837 from J.H. Fisher: on reported discovery of a harbour near Encounter Bay and communicating with Lake Alexandrina. Requesting confirmation. 4pp (2 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/67/1-4: 18 November 1837 from T.B Strangways: advising Light of his appointment as a justice of the peace. 4pp (3 blank).
PRG 1/1/67/2-3: 18 November 1837 from T.B Strangways: advising Light of his appointment as a justice of the peace. 4pp (3 blank).
PRG 1/1/68/1-4: 20 November 1837 from F.W. Collard: on unfavourable impression of South Australia created by - Fowler (sent to South Australia by the Admiralty). Comments on choice of the site of Adelaide and Light's wish to resign his appointment. On plans made in London for the engraving and printing of a picture by Light. No longer a prospect of Light receiving the command of a vessel providing steam communication with India. Details receipts and payments made on Light's behalf. Note on a case of South Australian plants sent by Light to England. Intention of Light's sister to return to India. Developments in the use of steam power for ships and railways. 4pp.
PRG 1/1/68/2-3: 20 November 1837 from F.W. Collard: on unfavourable impression of South Australia created by - Fowler (sent to South Australia by the Admiralty). Comments on choice of the site of Adelaide and Light's wish to resign his appointment. On plans made in London for the engraving and printing of a picture by Light. No longer a prospect of Light receiving the command of a vessel providing steam communication with India. Details receipts and payments made on Light's behalf. Note on a case of South Australian plants sent by Light to England. Intention of Light's sister to return to India. Developments in the use of steam power for ships and railways. 4pp.
PRG 1/1/69/1-4: 21 November 1837 from J.H. Fisher: notice of meeting of proprietors of acre sections, Port Adelaide (24 November 1837) to decide upon the site of the sections. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/69/2-3: 21 November 1837 from J.H. Fisher: notice of meeting of proprietors of acre sections, Port Adelaide (24 November 1837) to decide upon the site of the sections. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/70/1-4: 27 November 1837 from W. Dawson: application for employment as a surveyor. With copy of a testimonial. 8pp (3 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/70/2-3: 27 November 1837 from W. Dawson: application for employment as a surveyor. With copy of a testimonial. 8pp (3 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/70/5: 27 November 1837 from W. Dawson: application for employment as a surveyor. With copy of a testimonial. 8pp (3 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/70/6: 27 November 1837 from W. Dawson: application for employment as a surveyor. With copy of a testimonial. 8pp (3 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/70/7-10: 27 November 1837 from W. Dawson: application for employment as a surveyor. With copy of a testimonial. 8pp (3 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/70/8-9: 27 November 1837 from W. Dawson: application for employment as a surveyor. With copy of a testimonial. 8pp (3 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/71/1-4: 27 November 1837 from T.B. Strangways: notice of meeting of magistrates for the purpose of electing a chairman and clerk. 4pp (3 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/71/2-3: 27 November 1837 from T.B. Strangways: notice of meeting of magistrates for the purpose of electing a chairman and clerk. 4pp (3 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/71/5: 27 November 1837 from T.B. Strangways: notice of meeting of magistrates for the purpose of electing a chairman and clerk. 4pp (3 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/71/6: 27 November 1837 from T.B. Strangways: notice of meeting of magistrates for the purpose of electing a chairman and clerk. 4pp (3 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/72/1-4: 8 December 1837 from J.H. Fisher: reported felling of pines by junior surveyors. Investigation requested. 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/72/2-3: 8 December 1837 from J.H. Fisher: reported felling of pines by junior surveyors. Investigation requested. 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/73BACK: 1838 from J. Morphett: on sections 443, 419, 409 and 417. Requesting early marking off of sections 184, 135, 152 and 205 (Glenelg). 2pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/73FRONT: 1838 from J. Morphett: on sections 443, 419, 409 and 417. Requesting early marking off of sections 184, 135, 152 and 205 (Glenelg). 2pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/74/1-4: 8 January 1838 from A.F. Lindsay: application for appointment as a surveyor. 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/74/2-3: 8 January 1838 from A.F. Lindsay: application for appointment as a surveyor. 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/75/0-3: 23 January 1838 from F.W. Collard: speculation on probable recall of Governor Hindmarsh. About 100 coloured engravings after a sketch (by Light) forwarded to Light; remainder to be sold in England. Comments upon Light's current account with Briggs, Thurburn, Acraman & Co. Egyptian news. Utility of Light's continued subscription to the Royal Yacht Club questioned. 8pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/75/1-4: 23 January 1838 from F.W. Collard: speculation on probable recall of Governor Hindmarsh. About 100 coloured engravings after a sketch (by Light) forwarded to Light; remainder to be sold in England. Comments upon Light's current account with Briggs, Thurburn, Acraman & Co. Egyptian news. Utility of Light's continued subscription to the Royal Yacht Club questioned. 8pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/75/5-8: 23 January 1838 from F.W. Collard: speculation on probable recall of Governor Hindmarsh. About 100 coloured engravings after a sketch (by Light) forwarded to Light; remainder to be sold in England. Comments upon Light's current account with Briggs, Thurburn, Acraman & Co. Egyptian news. Utility of Light's continued subscription to the Royal Yacht Club questioned. 8pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/75/6-7: 23 January 1838 from F.W. Collard: speculation on probable recall of Governor Hindmarsh. About 100 coloured engravings after a sketch (by Light) forwarded to Light; remainder to be sold in England. Comments upon Light's current account with Briggs, Thurburn, Acraman & Co. Egyptian news. Utility of Light's continued subscription to the Royal Yacht Club questioned. 8pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/76/1/4: 30 January 1838 from J.H. Fisher: meeting of proprietors of acre sections, Port Adelaide, to be held (2 February) to finalise the site of the sections and to appoint a day for the selections. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/76/2/3: 30 January 1838 from J.H. Fisher: meeting of proprietors of acre sections, Port Adelaide, to be held (2 February) to finalise the site of the sections and to appoint a day for the selections. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/77/1/4: 2 February 1838 from J.H. Fisher: requesting Light's attendance at Port Adelaide, 3 February to assist in the selections of a site for Government purposes. With copy of a letter received from the Colonial Secretary's Office on the subject. 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/77/2/3: 2 February 1838 from J.H. Fisher: requesting Light's attendance at Port Adelaide, 3 February to assist in the selections of a site for Government purposes. With copy of a letter received from the Colonial Secretary's Office on the subject. 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/78/1: :15 February 1838 from F.W. Collard: enclosing order for 100 pounds. Comments of Governor Hindmarsh's administration. Sales and price (London) of Light's engravings. 2pp.
PRG 1/1/78/2: :15 February 1838 from F.W. Collard: enclosing order for 100 pounds. Comments of Governor Hindmarsh's administration. Sales and price (London) of Light's engravings. 2pp.
PRG 1/1/79/1/4: 31 March 1838 from R. Torrens: Lieutenant Colonel Gawler to succeed Captain Hindmarsh as governor of South Australia. Gawler eulogised. Praise for Light's choice of the site of Adelaide. Forwarding prospectus of a company [missing]. 4pp.
PRG 1/1/79/2/3: 31 March 1838 from R. Torrens: Lieutenant Colonel Gawler to succeed Captain Hindmarsh as governor of South Australia. Gawler eulogised. Praise for Light's choice of the site of Adelaide. Forwarding prospectus of a company [missing]. 4pp.
PRG 1/1/80/1/4: 21 May 1838 from D. McLaren: requesting early marking out of preliminary sections 256, 509, 349, 350, 247 and 79. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/80/2/3: 21 May 1838 from D. McLaren: requesting early marking out of preliminary sections 256, 509, 349, 350, 247 and 79. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/81/1/4: 22 May 1838 from J. Hallett: requesting early marking out of country section 342. 4pp (3 blank).
PRG 1/1/81/2/3: 22 May 1838 from J. Hallett: requesting early marking out of country section 342. 4pp (3 blank).
PRG 1/1/82/1/4: 28 May 1838 from R. Hill: on the order of Light's name in Governor Gawler's instrument as Colonial Commissioner. 4pp (3 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/82/2/3: 28 May 1838 from R. Hill: on the order of Light's name in Governor Gawler's instrument as Colonial Commissioner. 4pp (3 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/82ENVELOPE: 28 May 1838 from R. Hill: on the order of Light's name in Governor Gawler's instrument as Colonial Commissioner. 4pp (3 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/82ENVELOPEBACK: 28 May 1838 from R. Hill: on the order of Light's name in Governor Gawler's instrument as Colonial Commissioner. 4pp (3 blank) & envelope.
PRG 1/1/83/1/4: 31 May 1838 from R. Torrens: hopes for harmony under Gawler's administration as Governor and Resident Commissioner. Announcing Light's appointment as a member of the Council. Criticism of J.H. Fisher's conduct. Return of G.S. Kingston to South Australia. 8pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/83/2/3: 31 May 1838 from R. Torrens: hopes for harmony under Gawler's administration as Governor and Resident Commissioner. Announcing Light's appointment as a member of the Council. Criticism of J.H. Fisher's conduct. Return of G.S. Kingston to South Australia. 8pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/83/5/8: 31 May 1838 from R. Torrens: hopes for harmony under Gawler's administration as Governor and Resident Commissioner. Announcing Light's appointment as a member of the Council. Criticism of J.H. Fisher's conduct. Return of G.S. Kingston to South Australia. 8pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/83/6/7: 31 May 1838 from R. Torrens: hopes for harmony under Gawler's administration as Governor and Resident Commissioner. Announcing Light's appointment as a member of the Council. Criticism of J.H. Fisher's conduct. Return of G.S. Kingston to South Australia. 8pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/84/1/4: 31 May 1838 from R. Thurburn: on Light's proceedings and difficulties in South Australia. Recommending Light's association with - Morrison (recently embarked for Sydney) in a possible agricultural venture in South Australia and concern about Hindmarsh's future. Light's remittance for 100 pounds negotiated. English and foreign news. 4pp.
PRG 1/1/84/2/3: 31 May 1838 from R. Thurburn: on Light's proceedings and difficulties in South Australia. Recommending Light's association with - Morrison (recently embarked for Sydney) in a possible agricultural venture in South Australia and concern about Hindmarsh's future. Light's remittance for 100 pounds negotiated. English and foreign news. 4pp.
PRG 1/1/85/1/4: 2 July 1838 from J. Carpenter: on supplies of literature for Light. Enquiries about prospects in South Australia for two young Englishmen. Need for a reduced population in England. 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/85/2/3: 2 July 1838 from J. Carpenter: on supplies of literature for Light. Enquiries about prospects in South Australia for two young Englishmen. Need for a reduced population in England. 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/86/1: 17 July 1838 from J. Carpenter: forwarding extracts from a letter written by G.S. Kingston on the marking off of sections selected in District A. Information sought by Fisher to enable reply to Kingston on the subject. 4pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/86/1BACK: 17 July 1838 from J. Carpenter: forwarding extracts from a letter written by G.S. Kingston on the marking off of sections selected in District A. Information sought by Fisher to enable reply to Kingston on the subject. 4pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/86ENCLOSURE: 17 July 1838 from J. Carpenter: forwarding extracts from a letter written by G.S. Kingston on the marking off of sections selected in District A. Information sought by Fisher to enable reply to Kingston on the subject. 4pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/86ENCLOSUREBACK: 17 July 1838 from J. Carpenter: forwarding extracts from a letter written by G.S. Kingston on the marking off of sections selected in District A. Information sought by Fisher to enable reply to Kingston on the subject. 4pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/86WRAPPER: 17 July 1838 from J. Carpenter: forwarding extracts from a letter written by G.S. Kingston on the marking off of sections selected in District A. Information sought by Fisher to enable reply to Kingston on the subject. 4pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/86WRAPPERBACK: 17 July 1838 from J. Carpenter: forwarding extracts from a letter written by G.S. Kingston on the marking off of sections selected in District A. Information sought by Fisher to enable reply to Kingston on the subject. 4pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/87/1: 7 August 1838 from Briggs, Thurburn, Acraman & Co.: enclosing bill of lading for boots, shoes and clothing shipped to Light. Enclosing letter from one of the trademen and one addressed by Light to Mrs Gandy but not claimed. [Both enclosures missing.] 2pp.
PRG 1/1/87/2: 7 August 1838 from Briggs, Thurburn, Acraman & Co.: enclosing bill of lading for boots, shoes and clothing shipped to Light. Enclosing letter from one of the trademen and one addressed by Light to Mrs Gandy but not claimed. [Both enclosures missing.] 2pp.
PRG 1/1/88/1/4: October 1838 from B.T. Finniss & H. Nixon: forwarding copies of their letters to the 'Southern Australian' and the 'S.A. Gazette and Colonial Register' concerning the views of a correspondent of the latter paper about the state of the Survey Department and other matters relating to the sites of Adelaide and Port Adelaide. 12pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/88/2/3: October 1838 from B.T. Finniss & H. Nixon: forwarding copies of their letters to the 'Southern Australian' and the 'S.A. Gazette and Colonial Register' concerning the views of a correspondent of the latter paper about the state of the Survey Department and other matters relating to the sites of Adelaide and Port Adelaide. 12pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/88/5/6: October 1838 from B.T. Finniss & H. Nixon: forwarding copies of their letters to the 'Southern Australian' and the 'S.A. Gazette and Colonial Register' concerning the views of a correspondent of the latter paper about the state of the Survey Department and other matters relating to the sites of Adelaide and Port Adelaide. 12pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/88/7/4: October 1838 from B.T. Finniss & H. Nixon: forwarding copies of their letters to the 'Southern Australian' and the 'S.A. Gazette and Colonial Register' concerning the views of a correspondent of the latter paper about the state of the Survey Department and other matters relating to the sites of Adelaide and Port Adelaide. 12pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/88/8/11: October 1838 from B.T. Finniss & H. Nixon: forwarding copies of their letters to the 'Southern Australian' and the 'S.A. Gazette and Colonial Register' concerning the views of a correspondent of the latter paper about the state of the Survey Department and other matters relating to the sites of Adelaide and Port Adelaide. 12pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/88/9/10: October 1838 from B.T. Finniss & H. Nixon: forwarding copies of their letters to the 'Southern Australian' and the 'S.A. Gazette and Colonial Register' concerning the views of a correspondent of the latter paper about the state of the Survey Department and other matters relating to the sites of Adelaide and Port Adelaide. 12pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/88WRAPPER: October 1838 from B.T. Finniss & H. Nixon: forwarding copies of their letters to the 'Southern Australian' and the 'S.A. Gazette and Colonial Register' concerning the views of a correspondent of the latter paper about the state of the Survey Department and other matters relating to the sites of Adelaide and Port Adelaide. 12pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/88WRAPPERBACK: October 1838 from B.T. Finniss & H. Nixon: forwarding copies of their letters to the 'Southern Australian' and the 'S.A. Gazette and Colonial Register' concerning the views of a correspondent of the latter paper about the state of the Survey Department and other matters relating to the sites of Adelaide and Port Adelaide. 12pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/89/1/4: 23 November 1838 from R.K. Hill: requesting Light's influence to secure for him the position of Chief Officer on the 'Pestonjee Bomanjee'. 4pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/89/2/3: 23 November 1838 from R.K. Hill: requesting Light's influence to secure for him the position of Chief Officer on the 'Pestonjee Bomanjee'. 4pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/89WRAPPER: 23 November 1838 from R.K. Hill: requesting Light's influence to secure for him the position of Chief Officer on the 'Pestonjee Bomanjee'. 4pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/89WRAPPERBACK: 23 November 1838 from R.K. Hill: requesting Light's influence to secure for him the position of Chief Officer on the 'Pestonjee Bomanjee'. 4pp (1 blank) & wrapper.
PRG 1/1/90: 10 May 1839 from E. Stephens: enclosing draft on England, payable to Light, for 500 pounds. 2pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/90BACK: 10 May 1839 from E. Stephens: enclosing draft on England, payable to Light, for 500 pounds. 2pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/91/1/4: 13 July 1839 from E. Stephens: Light's bank account credited 200 pounds. Advising sale of cattle shares. To discuss Light's trusteeship. Light's drafts on London accepted. 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/91/2/3: 13 July 1839 from E. Stephens: Light's bank account credited 200 pounds. Advising sale of cattle shares. To discuss Light's trusteeship. Light's drafts on London accepted. 4pp (1 blank).
PRG 1/1/92/1/4: 22 August 1839 from E. Stephens: forwarding books to relieve Light's tedium in illness. Invitation to Light to live for a time with the Stephen's family. 4pp.
PRG 1/1/92/2/3: 22 August 1839 from E. Stephens: forwarding books to relieve Light's tedium in illness. Invitation to Light to live for a time with the Stephen's family. 4pp.
PRG 1/1/93/1/4: 24 August from E. Stephens: invitation to Light to stay with and receive the care and attention of the Stephen's family. On the making of Light's will and Light's wish concerning land held by the Bank of South Australia. 4pp.
PRG 1/1/93/2/3: 24 August from E. Stephens: invitation to Light to stay with and receive the care and attention of the Stephen's family. On the making of Light's will and Light's wish concerning land held by the Bank of South Australia. 4pp.
PRG 1/1/94/1/4: 3 September 1839 from E. Stephens: 50 pounds placed to credit of Light's account with the Bank of South Australia. Projected sale of Light's town acres. [Top portion of pp3-4 of letter is cut away.] 4pp.
PRG 1/1/94/2/3: 3 September 1839 from E. Stephens: 50 pounds placed to credit of Light's account with the Bank of South Australia. Projected sale of Light's town acres. [Top portion of pp3-4 of letter is cut away.] 4pp.
PRG 1/1/95/1/4: 17 September 1839 from E. Stephens: 50 pounds placed to credit of Light's account with the Bank of South Australia. Forwarding bank 'check' book. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/95/2/3: 17 September 1839 from E. Stephens: 50 pounds placed to credit of Light's account with the Bank of South Australia. Forwarding bank 'check' book. 4pp (2 blank).
PRG 1/1/96/1/4: 20 September 1839 from E. Stephens: announcing arrival of Lieutenant Frome with sappers and miners. Captain Hart and S.[?] Stephens unable to find a river or harbour to the west. ('Adelaide then at last is firmly established'.) Plan made for the disposal of Light's town acres.
PRG 1/1/96/2/3: 20 September 1839 from E. Stephens: announcing arrival of Lieutenant Frome with sappers and miners. Captain Hart and S.[?] Stephens unable to find a river or harbour to the west. ('Adelaide then at last is firmly established'.) Plan made for the disposal of Light's town acres.

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