Private letters: Africa, 1813-1838
Scope and Contents
Letters from Africa and the surrounding islands. The correspondents include William Jardine; (Nicholas) James Sutherland Matheson (also 'Santiago Thomasen', pseudonym); Thomas Charles Pattle; Alexander Shank (of T. Beale & Co., China); John Shaw (barrister; eldest son of Thomas Shaw, late of Bengal); and S. Solomon.
Dates
- Creation: 1813-1838
Creator
- From the Fonds: Jardine, Matheson and Co. Ltd (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The original letters are not available to readers, but microfilm copies may be ordered in the Manuscripts Reading Room - Reel 58.
Extent
8 item(s) (8 letters)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
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