9th April 1841 Benjamin Reid has orders issued by Gov Gipps to have him sent to Sydney and his ticket of leave revoked. This is due to GA Robinson’s persuasion and a letter from J Docker.
9th April 1841 Benjamin Reid has orders issued by Gov Gipps to have him sent to Sydney and his ticket of leave revoked. This is due to GA Robinson’s persuasion and a letter from J Docker.
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