letter from James Stephen at Downing Street in 1834

[witchetty]

I have a copy of a letter from James Stephen at Downing Street in 1834 regarding the VINCE family who were emigrating on the ship Sarah.

No reference is provided.

I have tried TNA using "James Stephen" "Downing Street" 1834, but only got a few letters regarding convicts.

This family were free settlers.

Does anyone know what series or category it would be in TNA?

Thanks

[Neale1961]

Those names are on a list of emigrants departing 16 Oct 1834 by the Sarah for Hobart Town

[Neale1961]

Sir James Stephen (3 January 1789 – 14 September 1859) was the British Undersecretary of State for the Colonies from 1836 to 1847.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Stephen_(civil_servant)

[Neale1961]

The referred to “William M Orr” was the agent in Tasmania.
William Morgan Orr
https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/orr-william-morgan-2525

If you are looking for the original document, I think you would start looking here.

A few examples to look through here.

https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/catalog/585542


https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/catalog/2107427

[witchetty]

Thanks to all who have responded thus far.

To be clear, I already have the complete family, both in England, and in Tasmania, as well as the passenger list for the trip.

I'm just looking for the reference for the letter.

I have now asked TAHO if they have any ideas on the matter, otherwise perhaps the State Library of Victoria can help.

[witchetty]

TAHO had it all along

It's in series GO3 Despatches received from the Secretary and under-Secretary of State relating to Advances to Emigrants.

There was a page number missing from the top of the letter.

The specific reference is GO3-1-1 Page 801.

Thanks to all

[CassT]

could i ask what TAHO stands for,

thanks

Cass

[Neale1961]

Tasmania Archives
https://stors.tas.gov.au/G03-1-1P405JPG

[CassT]

thank you, i am trying to learn what all the abbreviations mean

Cass