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Anderson, Henry Percy, Sir, 1831-1896 (Knight, civil servant)

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Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

 Sub-Fonds

East African papers of Sir Percy Anderson, 1892 - 1949

 Sub-Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 113/31
Scope and Contents

A proof copy, 12 September 1892 (9 pages), with manuscript comments, of Percy Anderson's confidential memorandum on Uganda that led to the British decision to retain the country. There is also p. 96 of 'United empire', vol. XL, which refers to the collection, and an undated photograph, presumably of Sir Percy Anderson. The papers are accompanied by a letter to D.H. Simpson, R.C.S. Librarian, from H.B. Thomas, 16 July 1960.

Dates: 1892 - 1949
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letters from Ernest Berkeley to Percy Anderson, 1896 - 1958

 Sub-Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 113/32
Scope and Contents

Two frank and informal letters written from Mumia's, 26 June 1896 (18 pages) and 25 July 1896 (11 pages), on the outward and return journey to Nandi, including comments on administrative matters, personnel and political and religious problems in Uganda. There is an undated transcript of the first letter. The papers are accompanied by correspondence with D.H. Simpson, R.C.S. Librarian, regarding the collection, 1965.

Dates: 1896 - 1958
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Sir Henry Percy Anderson , 1893

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9702/6/1-2
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Letters sent from a variety of correspondents including Foreign Office officials, diplomats, politicians, editors, writers and family friends.

Dates: 1893
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Open

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Royal Commonwealth Soc. (GBR/0115) 2
Archives and MSS Dept. (GBR/0012) 1
 
Subject
Africa (continent) 2
Uganda (nation) 2