Bourke, Richard, Sir, 1777-1855

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Bourke was Governor of New South Wales, 1831-1835. In 1844 he edited Edmund Burke's correspondence.

From the description of Letter [manuscript]. 1848. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225768840

English colonial governor.

From the description of Autograph letter in third person signed : [n.p.] "Wednesday," 19 July 1848, to Mr. Moore. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270858632

Sir Richard Bourke, 1777-1855, was Governor of New South Wales, 1831-1837. After his term of office he returned to Limerick, Ireland. One of his sons, Richard, was in New South Wales until 1834, as his private secretary.

From the description of Papers [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225776186

Governor of New South Wales.

From the description of [Journal of Sir Richard Bourke]. [1837] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225799257

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Birth 1777-05-04

Death 1855-08-12

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