Diary of G.T.W.B. Boyes, Van Diemen's Land, 30th September 1848-25th November 1849

Eleventh diary of George Thomas William Blamey Boyes (1787-1853) written from 1848-1849. In November 1826 he transferred to Hobart and was soon after appointed auditor of civil accounts. He also served on the Legislative Council, was acting colonial secretary (1842-3) and held a number of minor government offices. He went to England in 1832, returning in 1834 with his wife Mary (Ediss) whom he had married in 1818. They had seven children. RS 25/2(11