Notes for the preparation of The Life of Charles Sturt, 1800-1900

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(fols. 1-67) four notebooks containing notes made by Mrs [Beatrix M.] N.G. Sturt for her book The Life of Charles Sturt
(fols. 89-90) two envelopes, one addressed to 'Colonel Napier Sturt' and the other to 'Mrs Napier Sturt', both empty. Inland Revenue One Penny ('Penny Lilac'), stamps affixed
(fols. 91-93) a collection of reviews from various newspapers concerning Mrs [Beatrix M.] N.G. Sturt's book The Life of Charles Sturt, 1899-1900
(fols. 94-98) a copy of a letter dated 1 Dec 1800 from Major William Sheppey Greene to his father-in-law, Mr Corson
(fol. 99) excerpts from newspapers [copied by Mrs [Beatrix M.] N.G. Sturt] relating the marriages of: Charles Sturt to Charlotte Green, daughter of Colonel Greene (Auditor-General of Calcutta (Kolkata)) in 1834; and of William Sheppey Greene, son of Colonel Greene, to Margaret, daughter of Major General Sir William Clarke in 1839. Also, the deaths of: Major William Sheppey Greene, Auditor-General, 1811; and the widow of Anthony Sheppey Greene, n.d.
(fols. 100-102) a copy of a letter dated 10 Dec 1811 from Mrs Sheppey Greene to Mrs Corson
(fols. 103-108) various notes made by Mrs [Beatrix M.] N.G. Sturt
(fols. 108-154) typed extracts from the diary of Annabella Wood, accompanied by notes written by her daughter, Stephanie Wood. Interspersed are copies of letters between various relations. Materials relate to events related to the early life of Charles Sturt, 1802-1812
(fols. 155-169) drafts for The Life of Charles Sturt by Mrs [Beatrix M.] N.G. Sturt
(fols. 170-180) notes concerning Charles Sturt's time on Norfolk Island.