Biographical entry: Aitken, Alexander
Summary
Papers, 1860-1910. Member of the relief party led by A.W. Howitt which set out in 1861 to search for the members of the Burke and Wills exploration party.
Diary, 26 January 1861-14 April 1862, kept by Aitken as a member of the relief party, with related notes.
Diary, 19 April 1862-22 November 1862, continuation of the above.
Correspondence, 1860-1863, mainly from A.W. Howitt.
Newspaper extracts, 1875-1910, mainly regarding Burke and Wills expedition of 1860. One 2' box. MITCHELL: ML.MSS.1263.