Historical information

Charles La Trobe was born in 1801 in London. He became Superintendent of the Port Phillip district in 1837. He was described as a man with a serious mind and highly talented in many different fields. This book contains a variety of letters which he wrote in the period 1840 through to 1870 to a number of different people including a number to his wife.

Significance

Charles La Trobe was an important administrator in the early days of Victoria. This collection of letters provide an insight into his personal thoughts and the extent of his interests.
The Western District including Warrnambool, is mentioned in a number of letters.

Physical description

Blue and green toned coloured dust cover over blue hard cover. Picture depicts house with woman and child and large tree in foreground. Covered in clear plastic. 96 pages. Title is in old style yellow lettering. The book contains a number of colour plates and black and white illustrations.

Inscriptions & markings

Stamp: Castlemaine High School Library. 021253. Stamped withdrawn R 10944007700. Forward by R J Hamer.