Volume 65: Macarthur-Onslow correspondence, 1846-1929

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MACARTHUR-ONSLOW PAPERS. CONTENTS:- Eight letters from Elizabeth Macarthur-Onslow to her father and mother, undated [1856-187-?] and one to her aunt Lady Macarthur Letters to Mrs. E. Macarthur-Onslow, 1846-1900. Letters and pamphlets on Sericulture, 1894-1897. Invitations, notices, etc. connected with Captain A. Onslow, R.N., Mrs. Macarthur-Onslow and Miss Sibella Macarthur-Onslow, 1879-[1920?] Two letters to Miss S. Macarthur-Onslow, 1914, 1929. 

[Page 3] To her uncle Sir W. Macarthur, written from Melbourne, the guest of her uncle Edward (Sir E. Macarthur)

[Page 4] One old Mr Falconer knew that Mr and Mrs Campbell would be there so he begged the same abuse of New South Wales accusing it of taking their money in the old days of the  Colony the only effect it had was to make us laugh. Their jealousy of Sydney is quite ridiculous one man said to Papa "I fancy we have the start of you." in the railway from the steamer to the Town. A good reason why for at Sydney the wharfs are in the Town said some one who was standing by

Satuday. I had not time to finish my letter on Friday as we had to dress for the dinner party. Poor Mr W. Abeckett was present and it was quite painful to see him trying to walk. Yesterday we went to a large [Picture?] at Brighton but the weather was so hot we were almost toasted and did not enjoy much. When we came home Papa and Mr Bigge were here. They seem to have enjoyed themselves much but I shall leave Papa to tell his own tale,  

[Page 5] We have seen Miles, he is very well & has a very good place managing one of the hotels and his wages £250 a year. Mr Wright wanted to head servant here & he would get about the the same wage but he wisely declines to change a certainty for what may only last a few months. He was very glad to see us. Uncle E. has just been in to say I am to tell you from him to get two handsome gold brooches one for Isabella & the other for me & he encloses the order for their payments. He also sends you his love.  

We were disappointed in not finding any letters from England but I had a letter from Isabella & English mail had not arrived at Camden when she wrote. They are all well at home. It is now quite settled that we go home by the Steamer for India but poor Uncle E does not like our going at all. We must come to be here again soon if Papa is able. I shall like to see dear Camden again. God bless you my own Uncle. Love & many kisses from yr ever affect. niece E.