Letter, 1853 Oct. 6
Abstract
Written in German in the form of a diary, it describes a voyage from Liverpool to Melbourne on the Ann Dashwood, 13 June-9 Nov. 1853, and experiences on arrival, 9-30 Nov. 1853, including a description of Paul de Castella's property "The Bush". Also an English translation of the letter and biographical notes. James Pfund, born about 1831, was a Swiss architect. As soon as he arrived in Melbourne, he was engaged by Paul de Castella to work on his property.
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
|---|---|
| Immigrants--Australia--History | |
| Ship letters | |
| German letters | |
| Category | 1. Settlement |
| Author | Pfund, James |
| Current Holder | State Library of Victoria |
| Date | 1853-10-06 |
| Series Number | MS 13316 |
| Item Number | 9916348383607636 |
| Access Rights | Request at location |
| Rights | Copyright or permission restrictions may apply. |
| Country Of Origin | Australia |
| Place | Melbourne |
| Language | German |
| Secondary Languages | English |
| Description From Source | 0.5 cm., Photocopy of original ms. |
| Physical Format | Diaries |
| Letters | |
| Related Resources | https://www.zotero.org/groups/4688363/oama/items/6M8Z5IMX/ |
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