The Australian Women's Register

Comprises an “Extract Book”, 23 November 1841 – 8 August 1853, belonging to Captain Archibald Chisholm, containing copies of documents concerning the work of his wife in improving conditions for immigrants. These include letters to and from Caroline Chisholm; articles, mainly from Sydney newspapers; extracts from Select Committee reports; Government proclamations and despatches; and, loosely inserted, an original letter to Caroline Chisholm from William Macpherson, Clerk of the Legislative Council, New South Wales, 30 August 1844. Also, a copy of a letter, 27 November 1854, from Caroline Chisholm, Elizabeth Street North, Melbourne, to the Colonial Secretary; and a copy of the Colonial Secretary’s minute sent in reply, signed W.C.H., 27 January 1855.