| Administrative History | The individual in question is probably Arthur Duff (b. 1857), son of Robert Duff, merchant, Liverpool, and brother of Edward Gordon Duff, who went to Australia in 1881. |
| Description | Letter from Arthur Duff, Saltea, [Australia] to Robert Duff, his father. Discusses plans when partnership with Whitfield expires and asks for loan of £500-£600 to buy partner out. Also mentions illness of brother Bob [d. 1887]. Asks for suit to be made to his measurements at home and sent out, as clothing is so dear in Sydney or Melbourne, and mentions jubilee celebrations at Inverell. He would prefer 'Fortnightly' magazine to be sent in place of '19th Century'. |