William Willmott - Writings
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Two documents have survived William, both of which were written after his arrival in Australia:
1. "My Dear Parents" - A letter written very soon after arriving in Richmond, Victoria (Dec 1852) but never sent. An approximate date can be ascribed by his mention of Josiah's development (eating solids, standing with assistance) making him around 1 year old). As to why the letter was never sent, it may be because of Sophia's death (Nov 1853) which occurred after completion of the letter, but before a ship left Melbourne bound for England.
2. "Some Facts of My Early History" - written later after his marriage to Phebe Simper. In it he refers to his "eldest son" (Josiah, only child of his first marriage) inferring there are other sons, meaning it would have been written after the birth of his second son William in 1859.
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