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Letter from Allan Gilmour in Melbourne to his uncle.

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Object number1997.021

TitleLetter from Allan Gilmour in Melbourne to his uncle.

DescriptionLetter from Allan Gilmour (passenger on SS Great Britain, voyage 9) to his uncle. The letter is written from Tent corner of Flinders Street Melbourne on 10th February 1853. It informs him of the death of Allan's father Mathew (also a passenger on the SS Great Britain. He gives details of his father's illness and also tells of his plans for returning home.

Production date 1853-02-10 - 1853-02-10

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