Contains interesting notes on the cost of his passage to S. Africa and outfit, of his expenses during the year he was away from England and of his family tree. There are brief entries describing his activities.

Covers the journey to S. Africa on the Drummond Castle, his arrival in Cape Town and search for work there, Port Elizabeth and his attempts over several months to find employment.

There is an interesting description of the Port Elizabeth Agricultural Show and of social activities such as skating, moonlight concerts, athletics, Zulu choir and sea-bathing (he had a narrow escape from shark); also describes King Williams Town and Durban. Also a testimonial to his character and industry signed by A. Walsh, Managing Director, B.G. Lennon & Co.

Giving news of family and friends and giving him advice as to his future.

The papers consist of a diary kept during 1892 when he was in South Africa, together with correspondence between Vidler and his mother for the same period.

While not being of any great importance, the letters do given interesting descriptions of towns such as Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, King Williams Town and Durban and also reflect on the social life of South Africa at that time.

Note: Stored separately in Room 2.