An autobiography of Robert Thomas of Llanfechain, Montgomeryshire, written 1863-1864, describing his early life in Llanfechain and other places in Montgomeryshire and Salop, 1836-1852 (ff. 2-9 verso, 11-23 verso), a voyage from Liverpool to Melbourne, September-December 1852 (ff. 23 verso-51 verso, 56 recto-verso) and, in some detail, his life in the Australian goldfields between December 1852 and April 1854 (ff. 56 verso-149 verso). The volume also contains an incomplete summary of contents (f. 1 verso) and a log of his return voyage from Melbourne to London, May - August 1862 (ff. 10 recto-verso, 52-5).
Gold miner's autobiography,
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 NLW MS 22103B [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls004266814(alternative) (WlAbNL)0000266814
- Dates of Creation
- 1863-1864 /
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English.
- Physical Description
- i, 151 ff. (old pagination 1-297) ; 205 x 130 mm. Full leather, blind tooling.
- Location
- ARCH/MSS (GB0210)DE/SOUTH SA/OPEN SHELVES
Scope and Content
Access Information
Access to the original manuscript by authorised permission only. Readers are directed to use surrogate copies.
Acquisition Information
Sotheby's; London; Purchased at auction, lot 521; 23 July 1985
Note
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 22103B [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
Other Finding Aids
The contents of NLW MSS 21701-22852 are indexed in greater detail in Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, vol. 8 (Aberystwyth, 1999).
Alternative Form Available
Available on microfilm at the Library (NLW Film 767).
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright laws apply.
Custodial History
Printed label 'Sold by John P Russell 184 Trongate Glasgow' inside front cover.
Additional Information
Published
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