NRS-996 | Copies of letters to officers of the Royal Engineers and the Superintendent of Cockatoo Island

Copies of letters principally to the Commanding Royal Engineer and other officers on engineering works. From 1842 letters are also addressed to the Superintendent of Cockatoo Island and from 1844 to the Newcastle Stockade. The Commanding Royal Engineer also acted as Colonial Engineer after 1836. The Colonial Engineer's Department was disbanded at the end of 1843. During this period it superintended roads, bridges, wharves and quays. Its functions were transferred to the Colonial Architect in 1844.(4/3891; microfilm copy SR Reel 3012). 1 vol. Note:This description is based on Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.