#OnThisDay 26 June 1790 the Surprize arrived in Port Jackson with the first members of the NSW Corps and 218 male convicts on board.
The NSW Corps (102nd Regiment of Foot, also known as the Rum Corps) was formed in England as four regiments to relieve the marines who had sailed with the First Fleet and was led by Major Francis Grose. The Regiment was stationed in NSW until 1810.
Source: The Dictionary of Sydney. Hill, William: 1760-1793
In this episode Emily shows us a Ticket of Leave Butts volume from the 1830s. It's a great peek into a convict era archive.
Convict indents list convicts transported to NSW. We show you how to search for and view the early convict indents, 1787-1801 on our website.
![Miniature painting of Mary Reibey. NRS 4481 [7/16034] #16919](../../sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/Galleries/Mary%20Reibey/Mary%20Reibey%20GPO%207_16034-glassneg16919ea51.jpg?itok=VHN2SXh8 "Miniature painting of Mary Reibey. NRS 4481 [7/16034] #16919")
Mary Reibey is one of the most famous early convict women in the colony of New South Wales. A convicted horsethief, Mary went on to run an extensive importing and mercantile business and there are numerous references to her business dealings, liquor licences, land grants and purchases throughout the State archives.
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