b'100615CONVICT SHIP MIDDLESEX: 1839 (July 6) entire letter from Charles Munro master of the convict ship Middlesex, anchored in Dublin Bay, to the Scottish Widows Fund in London. The ship set sail the same day for Sydney carrying 194 convicts, including 14 lifers, arriving at Port Jackson on the Jan. 24th 1840.The Sydney Herald reported the ships arrival stating This vessel made the longest passage that has been made by any vessel lately, having sailed so long as the 6th July, six months and a half since. The ship had encountered heavy gales in the early part of the voyage losing her fore and main topmasts, putting in to Port Louis (Mauritius) for repairs and provisions on Nov.25th, departing for 615 New South Wales on Dec.14th.$200300THE CONVICT ERA613Late 18th to mid 19th century copper coin group with 1797 King George III one penny (huge British coin which in 1800 became Australias first penny being used by the NSW Governor to pay for supplies); also Lower Canada 1813 Wellington SALAMANCA one penny token, plus nine other items in very mixed condition; total weight 250g+. (11)$150250 614An antique half gill rum copper measure with broad arrow stamp, 18th/19th century,7cm high$150250 617616EDWARD BACKHOUSE (18081879),A Chain Gang. Convicts Goingto Work nr Sidney, N. S. Wales,Hand coloured engraving,inscribed in image lower left:Edwd Backhouse 1842,6 x 30.5cm.$200400 617A convict leather cup, Tasmanian origin, 19th century,9cm high$250350614'