Description: From William Dalton to Johanna (Hogan) in Sydney thanks for letter, pleased Mary has entered a convent and her brother Ned has married. Prices of meat in Ireland. Many people leaving for America.
Note:
Michael Duggan arrive in Australia from Ireland in 1849 and eventually established a farm at Tarnagulla. His wife, Johanna Hogan was also Irish. Their son Daniel, became M.LO.A for Dunolly and Minister for Lands in the first Victorian Government. In 1882, Daniel married Mary Teresa, who died in 1961 at the age of 99. AMDigital Reference: 1961.0013.00003.
Original Version:
Reproduction of: William Dalton to Johanna (Hogan) in Sydney 20 Aug 1853.
