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Unsigned letter from the Cape of Good Hope [to Buxton], about the peaceful and cheerful reception of the abolition of slavery in the colony, the state of martial law still obtaining, the destruction caused by the Xhosa people, their murder of Henderson, his family's escape, the action of the Governor, Sir Benjamin D'Urban, and the movement of regiments from the town, which would leave the town unprotected, except for civilian levies, 8 Jan 1835

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Shelfmark: MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 13, pp. 450-452

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  • Creation: 8 Jan 1835

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MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 13, pp. 450-452

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