'Extract of a Letter from Lieut. John Shortland of H.M.S. Reliance, to his Father...', 10 September 1798 (Series 23.38) - No. 0003

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[Sketch map of the mouth of the Hunter River, NSW, with comments.and annotation]

An Eye Sketch of Hunter's River.  It lies NNE true, 63 or 65 miles from Port Jackson  Discovd. this River 9th. Sept. 97, in a Govr's. Whale Boat. 
Highwr. falls change 8am - Tides line 6 or 8 feet.
NB.= fresh water.  [symbol] Where slept.  [symbol] Landed.  [symbol] Rock & reefs.
J S

 

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