File of papers relating to letter from Catherine Keane, Dublin, enquiring as to the fate of her son William, who was transported to Australia some years previously

Letter from Catherine Keane, 7 Meath Street, [Dublin], to William Gregory, Under Secretary, enquiring as to the current whereabouts of her son William Keane, who was transported to Sydney [Australia] about 8 years previously, and whom she has not heard from in 6 years or more. States she has made previous enquiries if he is still alive, but has received no answer. Also note detailing 2 convicts named William: William Gibbon or Cane from Dublin city, who was sentenced to 7 years for picking pockets, and transported aboard the ‘Chapman’, 21 February 1817; and William Kain from Roscommon, who was sentenced to 7 years for stealing pigs, and transported aboard the ‘Daphne’, 26 May 1818. 2 items; 5pp