Letter to a convict son - Mary Brotherson
This is a rare example of a mother, Mary Brotherson, sending a letter to her convict son, Samuel Brotherson. Mary shows strong motherly love and concern for her son who she has not heard from in a long time. The letter opens:
"My Dear Samuel, After A long silence I have Received the most Comforting intelligence of yourself from Mrs Ramsey ... ". Also included on the same page of the letter is a letter to Samuel from his sister (see next image).
NRS 905, Colonial Secretary Main series of letters received, 42/6159 [4/2566]
