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Transportation
William Sheldon was transported on the William Glen Anderson, departing 31st May 1831 and arriving 1st Nov 1831 with 181 passengers.
William Glen Anderson (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 91 (48) |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Source: Prisoner No. 1406 (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON31-1-39/CON31-1-39P161) His crime stealing a box and wearing apparel. He was assigned to Mr William Steele as a farm labourer in 1833.
National Archives. ADM 101/74/7 . Medical and surgical journal of His Majesty's Convict Ship 'William Glen Anderson' for 2 May to 7 November 1831 by Charles Inches, MD Surgeon Superintendent, during which time the said ship was employed in a passage to Van Diemen's Land. Folio 3: William Sheldon, aged 22, Prisoner; disease or hurt, coup de soleil. Put on sick list, 14 June 1831, at sea. Discharged, 16 June 1831. 'Full habit, short thick neck, fair complexion, usually healthy'. While sitting on the deck in the sun he suddenly fell down insensible and had convulsions which had the appearance of but were not truly epileptic. Folio 3: William Sheldon, [aged 22, Prisoner]; disease or hurt, epilepsia. Put on sick list, 25 June 1831, at sea. Discharged, 9 July 1831.He was 'seized with fits having a more decidedly epileptic nature'. Folios 24-26: Surgeon's general remarks. The good weather when they sailed and the gradual introduction into a warmer climate contributed to the general good health of the prisoners during the voyage. The prisoners were kept in the open air as much as possible and were more capable of enduring the cold when in the high southern latitudes. The surgeon paid attention to dryness and cleanliness, both in the prisoners and their accommodation. The bedding of both the prisoners and the guard was taken up on deck as early as possible and the prisoners sent up on deck to wash and clean themselves. After breakfast the prisoners were sent up on deck again, with the exception of a few who cleaned below decks, dry holystoning under the beds and washing and scraping the gangways. Lower bed boards were kept up for several hours to dry beneath the beds. In fine weather the prisons were kept clear of prisoners for a time to cool and ventilate them, swinging stoves were used in damp weather. The prisoners were encouraged to stay on deck until sunset, when they were ordered below, mustered and the prisons secured for the night. Lime juice was given early in the voyage with much benefit to health. Apart from the severe case of typhus there was scarcely anyone confined to bed during the voyage and seldom more than one or two on the sick list. This was remarkable as the weather was very cold and stormy from the Cape of Good Hope to Van Diemen's Land. The prisons were occasionally flooded by water taken on board and the prisoners were very poorly clothed by this time, many without shoes. The case of typhus and one of scrofulous ulcers were the only two of any note. Minor bowel complaints were common at first, probably due to the change in diet, and constipation in many demanded the use of purgatives. There were two births and one miscarriage among the women of the guard. With few exceptions the conduct of the prisoners was orderly and very satisfactory. Charles Inches MD, Surgeon RN Superintendent.