Colonial Secretary's Papers

MACQUARIE, Lachlan.

1821

1821 Jan 2,4
Captain Richard Skinner requesting logs of various Australian timbers be placed on "Dromedary" to be delivered to Navy Board as specimens of timber suitable for ship-building; Governor's memorandum of timber to be procured for this purpose (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.45-7)

1821 Jan 3
Captain Richard Skinner applying for workmen to fit out "Dromedary" for reception of Commissioner of Enquiry, returning to England (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.48-50)

1821 Jan 25
Re special meeting of Committee of Male Orphan Institution to consider Revd Thomas Reddall's proposal to remove twelve boys to country (Reel 6040; 4/400 pp.27-30)

1821 Jan 30
Captain Richard Skinner of "Dromedary" seeking to pay pilotage by means of certificate; and to enter Thomas Messling on books as carpenter, and Robert Dunn, Thomas Simms, Thomas Smith & John Peacock as seamen (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.66, 69-71). Macquarie's reply stating could only allow men to be taken as seamen on "Dromedary" if free or fully pardoned convicts, and referring question of payment for pilotage by certificate to Captain Piper (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.72-4)

1821 Jan 31
Instructions to John Nicholson, recently appointed Master Attendant and Harbour Master of Port Jackson (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.195-203)

1821 Feb 3,26
Charles Throsby re completion of road from stone quarry in Cow Pastures over Cookbundoon Range into the new discovered country; granted 500 acres in appreciation (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.1-7, 273-4)

1821 Feb 3
Notice; James Meehan ordered to commence collection of quit rents arising from grants, leases, etc made subsequent to 1 Jan 1810 (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.215-8)

1821 Feb 3
Regulations re use of distilleries (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.219-30)

1821 Feb 5
Requesting passage on "Dromedary" for John Richardson, gardener in charge of plants and seeds for the King, and for seven unfit soldiers of 48th Regiment; and Captain Skinner's reply (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.231-3, 75-6)

1821 Feb 7
Informing Earl Bathurst of despatch of continued series of Sydney Gazette from 3 Sep 1820 to 3 Feb 1821, also New South Wales Almanac for 1821 (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.234-5)

1821 Feb 15
Hannibal Hawkins Macarthur declining to visit Parramatta on account of abuse by Francis Oakes, superintendent; explaining measures taken to capture bushrangers; and expressing thanks for expunging from records reflections cast upon him by Sydney magistrates (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.237-9)

1821 Feb 27-1822 Apr 3
Transfer of Grose Farm to the Female Orphan Institution (Fiche 3045; 4/1829 Nos.122A-C)

1821 Mar 2
Requesting estimation of value of land in Windsor of Robert Andrews, James Vincent and Edward Armsfield resumed for streets (Reel 6051; 4/1749 pp.304-5)

1821 Mar 10
Directing 400 acres of Liverpool common to be marked as glebe property for Revd R Cartwright and 400 of Airds common for Revd T Reddall (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.275-7)

1821 Mar 13
To George Frederick Hamilton refusing his request, and stating that land would not be granted to Young and Landall until they appeared personally to claim and reside upon it, this being his rule for free settlers (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.278-81)

1821 Mar 14
Instructing Major George Druitt that artificers and labourers from best-behaved convicts be selected to go to Port Macquarie to carry out public works in new penal settlement, with promise of ticket of leave or pardon in 18 months, if satisfactory (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.282-5)

1821 Mar 16
Instructions for the guidance & Government of Captain Francis Allman of 48th Regiment proceeding as commandant of the new settlement of Port Macquarie (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.286-316)

1821 Mar 16
Directing Richard Fitzgerald to claim for carriage of Government stores to Emu Plains Agricultural Establishment by means of his own cart and horses, with option of receiving payment in money or in assigned men on the stores (Reel 6051; 4/1749 pp.314-5)

1821 Mar 31
Government & general order removing duty on home-grown timber so as to avoid delay in building; applications for timber cutting licences to be accompanied with list of employees, place of cutting & quantity of timber to be cut (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.336-9)

1821 Apr 4
Re pound in the district of Bathurst (Reel 6065; 4/1798 p.111)

1821 Jun 27
Government & general order; Judge of Supreme Court to have power to issue certificates of clearance to persons leaving Colony during absence of Judge Advocate (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.360-1)

1821 Jun 29
John Wylde complaining of insult by Major Thomas Bell at public dinner given by Lieutenant Governor (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.362-5)

1821 Jul 17
Advising Earl Bathurst of foundation of settlement at Port Macquarie (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.372-3)

1821 Jul 20
Re salary of Revd John Joseph Therry, chaplain of Roman Catholic Church (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.375-6)

1821 Jul 24
Re four emus and two black swans being sent to England per "Coromandel", presents from Macquarie to Earl Bathurst, Lord Castlereagh, and General Sir George Nugent (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.379-85)

1821 Aug 1
Offering Mr Slade the position of Coroner at Sydney, the only one he was likely to have in this gift during his remaining stay in the Colony (Reel 6016; 4/5781 p.235)

1821 Aug 5
Major George Druitt listing roads and bridges completed by Engineer's Department & praying remuneration in money or land for attention given by him in inspection of such roads and bridges without extra pay or allowances (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.407-10)

1821 Aug 5,13
To Earl Bathurst recommending George Druitt for additional land (Reel 6056; 4/1764 pp.60-1)

1821 Aug 11
Frederick Drennan asking for expenses for his visits to Hobart, Port Dalrymple and Bathurst Stores, and Macquarie's refusal (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.129-31)

1821 Aug 18
Government & general order; Sydney divided by King Street into North & South Sydney parishes, belonging respectively to St Philip's Church & St James' Church; particular attention to be paid to registers of births, deaths and marriages (Reel 6051; 4/1748 pp.422-7)

1821 Aug 20-1823 Aug 16
Re contract for grinding Government flour, including a copy of a letter from Macquarie dated Paris, 23 Jul 1823 (Reel 6059; 4/1772 pp.42-58)

1821 Sep 1
Directing John Oxley to mark out 500 aces for James Underwood in payment of passages of Governor's suite on "Midas" to Van Diemen's Land on tour of inspection (Reel 6051; 4/1749 pp.12-3)

1821 Sep 7,8
William Wemyss stating wheat damaged on "Elizabeth Henrietta" was sold by auction at a loss, and suggesting enquiry into damage; memorandum by Macquarie appointing committee to investigate (Reel 6051; 4/1750 pp.125-6)

1821 Sep 22
Wall of Robert Campbell damaged by repair to road leading to Dawe's Battery to be repaired by Chief Engineer (Reel 6051; 4/1750 pp.156-60)

1821 Oct 25
Memorial from Joseph Underwood, Thomas Rose, Edward Franks & others proposing establishment of stage coach between Sydney and Parramatta and asking certain privileges; approved and exempted from tolls for twelve months (Reel 6051; 4/1749 pp.107-10)

1821 Oct 31
Ordering grants of land to persons for services rendered to Government (Fiche 3264; 4/7081 pp.43-5)

1821 Nov 24
Government & general order; persons in Sydney, Parramatta, Windsor, Liverpool, Richmond & Castlereagh to whom allotments have been grated must build thereon within 18 months or land reverted to Crown (Reel 6051; 4/1749 pp.156-9)

1821 Nov 24
John H Riley complaining of conduct of wife and asking that she be placed in the Factory and he be allowed to return to England as clerk to the Governor (Reel 6052; 4/1751 pp.40-3)

1821 Nov 26,28
To Adjutant General of the Forces re applications for sick leave by Brevet Major Taylor and for leave of absence by Lieutenant Macquarie (Reel 6051; 4/1749 pp.168-73)

1821 Nov 28
Approved grant to David Johnstone as a reward for his services in reclaiming wild cattle (Fiche 3139; 4/1842B No.423 pp.729-38)

1821 Nov 30
Supporting petition of William Hutchinson (Reel 6056; 4/1765 p.194)

1821 Dec 1
Proclamations to remain in force (Reel 6039; 4/424 pp.4-5)

1821 Dec 3
Compliments and honours to be paid to him (Reel 6039; 4/424 p.5)

1821 Dec 3
Major George Druitt seeking recommendation to Governor Brisbane for appointment as magistrate (Reel 6052; 4/1751 pp.77-8)

1821 Dec 3-1822 Jan 31
On list of sawyers' bills (Reel 6054; 4/1759 p.116)

1821 Dec 11
Concerning stores for tour to Bathurst (Reel 6008; 4/3504A p.141)

1821 Dec 11
Re reduction of fees of the Provost Marshal; regretted took place and referring to his successor (Reel 6017; 4/5783 p.83)

1821 Dec 14
Recommending Lieutenant Robert Johnson for a land grant following his discovery of the River Clyde (Reel 6052; 4/1752 p.12)

1821 Dec 15
Requesting Frederick Goulburn to order articles listed on enclosed memorandum for native feast to be held on 28 Dec at Parramatta; Francis Oakes, steward of the feast, to collect the goods (Reel 6052; 4/1751 pp.127-31)

Source:
State Records NSW Index to the Colonial Secretary's Papers, 1788-1825 [Electronic edition]
[Sections: 'Macquarie, Lachlan (Jun 1819-Mar 1821)'
http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/indexes/colsec/m/F36c_mch-mcw-17.htm
and
'Macquarie, Lachlan (April 1821) to McQueen, John (Per "Indefatigable") (1823)'
http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/indexes/colsec/m/F36c_mch-mcw-18.htm

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