Letter from Sarawak, (marked 'Private and Confidential'), detailing the action taken by himself and Fox in relation to Sheriff Musahor, to move him to Sarawak or Sadong because of his influence in the Rejang, 14 and 15 Apr 1858

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Shelfmark: MSS. Pac. s. 90 Vol. 5, fols. 29-42

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