Eyre, Edward John, 1815-1901

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Australian explorer, Governor of Jamaica etc.

From the description of Papers [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225756721

Epithet: Governor of Jamaica

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Explorer, author, governor. Eyre was an explorer in Australia and was later appointed Governor of Jamaica.

From the description of Letter to Mr. Billing [manuscript]. [ca. 1845] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225811921

Explorer; magistrate in South Australia; Lieut.-Governor of New Zealand 1846-1853; of St. Vincent, 1854-1860; Governor-in-Chief of Jamaica in 1864.

From the description of Papers [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225762541

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creatorOf Eyre, Edward John, 1815-1901. Map of Mr Eyres expedition to the Northward of Spencers Gulf in June, July, Augt. & Septr. 1840 / copied from his original in Decr. 1840 by Richd. Counsel A.S. Libraries Australia
referencedIn Vol. CCCXCIl (ff. 439). 6-23 Aug. 1845.includes:ff. 1. 3 Robert Browne, Incumbent of Kilcummin, county Galway: Letters to Sir R. Peel: 1845.ff. 5, 6 William Henry Lytton Earle Bulwer, Baron Dalling and Bulwer: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 184... British Library
creatorOf Eyre family. Papers of the Eyre family, 1863-1880 [manuscript]. Libraries Australia
referencedIn Vol. CCLXXXV (ff. 358). Jan.-Oct. 1851.includes:f. 1 Nassau William Senior, economist: Letters to W. E. Gladstone: [1851]-1854. ff. 2, 357 Charles Greenshields Reid, Secretary, Trinity College, Glenalmond: Letters to W. E. Gladstone: 1844-1853. f. 4... British Library
creatorOf Eyre, Edward John, 1815-1901. Papers [manuscript]. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Eyre family. Papers of the Eyre family, 1867-1903 [manuscript]. Libraries Australia
referencedIn Vol. XXXVI (ff. 383). 1855-1873.includes:f. 1 Jasper Joseph Milner-Gibson, soli of T Milner-Gibson, MP: Joint letter to Sir C. Dilke: 1855.f. 1 Sydney Isabella Milner-Gibson, daughter of Thomas Milner-Gibson: Joint letter to Sir C. Dilke: 1855.f..., 1855-1873 British Library
creatorOf Vol. VII (ff. 186). 1867-1899.includes:ff. 1-4v Edward John Eyre, Governor of Jamaica: Letter to H. S. Giffard: 1867.f. 3 Edward John Eyre, Governor of Jamaica: Letter to J. A. Rose: 1867: Autogr. copy.f. 5 William Ryan, Irish QC: Letter to H. ..., 1867-1899 British Library
referencedIn Vol. DXXI (ff. 179). Apr.-Dec. 1866.includes:ff. 1, 53, 63 England, Ecclesiastical History: Papers rel. to the Church Rates question: 1849-1868.: Partly printed.ff. 4, 6 Customs and Excise: Papers rel. to: 1841-1897.: Partly printed.ff. 8, 12 I... British Library
referencedIn Johnsonian Miscellanies, extra-illustrated, 1538-1900 (inclusive);, 1738-1866 (bulk). Houghton Library
creatorOf Eyre, Edward John, 1815-1901. Letter to Mr. Billing [manuscript]. Libraries Australia
referencedIn Vol. II (ff. 502). D-J.includes:f. 1 Sir Dominick Daly, Governor of S Australia: Letter to Sir R. I. Murchison: 1862. f. 3 William Legge, 4th Earl of Dartmouth: Letter to Sir R. I. Murchison: 1843. f. 5 Sir John Francis Davis, 1st Baronet: Letter to ... British Library
creatorOf Eyre, Edward John, 1815-1901. Papers [manuscript]. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Western Australia. Dept. of Lands and Surveys. Eyre's track (approx.) / Dept. of Lands of Surveys. Libraries Australia
referencedIn Royal Western Australian Historical Society. Plantagenet Branch. Records [manuscript]. Libraries Australia
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associatedWith Billing Mr., fl. 1845 person
associatedWith Counsel, Richard. person
correspondedWith Eyre family. family
associatedWith Eyre family. family
associatedWith Hill, George Birkbeck Norman, 1835-1903 person
associatedWith Royal Western Australian Historical Society. Plantagenet Branch. corporateBody
associatedWith Western Australia. Dept. of Lands and Surveys. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Gibraltar, Spain
St Petersburg, Russia
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Australia
Brazil, South America
Ireland, Europe
London, England
Spencer Gulf (S. Aust.)
Jamaica
Jamaica, Central America
Subject
Explorers
Governors
Occupation
Explorers
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Birth 1815-08-05

Death 1901-11-30

Australians

English

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