NRS-12210 | Butts of certificates of freedom

These butts show the number and date of certificate, number and name of prisoner, ship, master and date of arrival, native place, calling, place and date of trial, sentence, year of birth, height, complexion, colour of hair, colour of eyes, and general remarks (usually noting scars, moles and tattoos, as well as whether prisoner held a ticket of leave, giving number and date of same). Often there are notes referring to (presumably) the person who delivered the certificate with the district and date. See Guide to Convict Records for item list.(4/4289-418). 130 vols. Note: This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.