Letter from Andrew Johnston to Priscilla Johnston and announcement of HM Consul in Cape Verde, 17 May 1839
Item
Shelfmark: MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 18, p. 100
Comprises:
- Andrew Johnston to Priscilla Johnston, about his thankfulness for their present good fortune, his wish that he could have been of even more help to her father, who was still struggling with the slavery question, and his appreciation of Buxton's pleasure that they had found such a congenial way of life. He also expresses appreciation of Hannah's goodness towards them, her care of them, the sympathy of the two ladies at the Cottage, and his dislike of being temporarily separated from his wife and children (copy), 17 May 1839
- announcement of the appointment of John Rendell as HM Consul resident in the Cape Verde Islands, 17 May 1839.
Dates
- Creation: 17 May 1839
Extent
1 page
Language of Materials
- English
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Shelfmark
MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 18, p. 100
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