NRS-949 | Copies of letters to the Church and School Corporation etc. [Colonial Secretary]

Copies of letters to the Corporation, its officers and its successors. Earlier letters will be found in NRS 950 Copies of letters to clergy etc., 1826-1898. The Corporation of the Trustees of the Clergy and School Lands was established by letters patent of 9 March 1826 for the purpose of "making provision for the maintenance of religion and the education of youth" in New South Wales. The Corporation was abolished by an Order in Council dated 4 February 1833. After March 1834 all letters are addressed to the Agent for the lands of the Corporation. The letters are continued in NRS 970 Copies of letters sent to Establishments , 1826-56. (4/3614; microfilm copy SR Reel 2981). 1 vol. Note:This description is based on Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.