Mill letter from Patrick Morrissey

1865
Overview

hand written note on paper, shows sign of having been folded in half.

Historical information

Patrick Morrissey came to WA in 1859, nominated by his uncle Michael Morrissey of Mt Erin Station.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-72-GMOB1350
Item type
Material
Width
115 mm
Height or length
180 mm
Depth
1 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Mount Erin May 19 1865
Mr Maley
Sir please to let me kow if my Brother left any wheat at your mill for me yours truly
P Morrissey

Contextual information

The note provides evidence of Morrissey being at Mt Erin.

Place made
Chapman Valley, Western Australia, Australia
Year
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Well provenanced
Last modified
Friday, 23 January, 2026
Completeness
100
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Mill letter from Patrick Morrissey
Mill letter from Patrick Morrissey

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