Peter O'Reilly Diary - 1868
Date
1868
Authors
O'Reilly, Peter
Vancouver Island Local History Society
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DIARY SUMMARY
JANUARY
Peter and Caroline O'Reilly start 1868 with a new home and new infant born on December 31st - many visitors call at their Rock Bay home in Victoria - ice skating on Harris Pond - Peter travels to New Westminster to arrange accounts and meet Governor Seymour.
FEBRUARY
Edgar Dewdney visits the O'Reilly's in Victoria - Peter writes to Major Ellis in Ireland enclosing a list of clothing he desires.
NOTE
February 20th is the last known diary date for 1868. All diary dates between February 21st and December 31st are missing. The transcribed diary resumes for the year 1869.
Description
Transcription of the diary of Peter O'Reilly for the year 1868. The original document is housed at the Royal British Columbia Museum & Archives, O’Reilly Family Fonds (MS-2894), Microfilm Reel A01907, Box 1, File 12.
Keywords
Peter O'Reilly, British Columbia, Victoria (B.C.), Point Ellice House (Victoria, B.C.), civil service, history, 19th century