Diary of Mary Armstrong, matron on the emigrant ship SEVERN in 1863
Author
Mary Armstrong
Date1863 - 1864
Object number00018289
NameDiary
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 225 x 193 x 10 mm, 0.25 kg
Copyright© Judy Holt
ClassificationsBooks and journals
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Judy Holt
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DescriptionDiary written by Mary Armstrong matron on board the SEVERN in 1863 travelling from England to New South Wales and on board the ALFRED in 1864 travelling to England from New South Wales. Mary Armstrong entered a contract with the New South Wales government in 1863 to occupy the position of matron on the emigrant ship SEVERN. She records daily life aboard the ship including the deaths of some of the emigrants and their children. The various services and prayers associated with her spiritual care are also noted in detail. The diary continues on her return voyage to England on the ALFRED In 1864, this part of the diary includes the fate of settlers returning home.
Mary Armstrong
1863 - 1864
Mary Armstrong
1856 - 1857
New South Wales Agent General Charles Cowper
1863
NMC Associated/NMC Associated