Newspaper report and letter from Catherine Buxton to Priscilla Johnston, 8-12 Aug 1839
Item
Shelfmark: MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 18, p. 199
Comprises:
- Buxton to Anna Gurney and Sarah Buxton, about the interview with Normanby, at which he agreed to acquire the sovereignty of the land, to send out steamers, and despatch the expedition that year. He adds that he was returning to Northrepps on the Tuesday (copy), 8 Aug 1839
- newspaper report of the interview at the Colonial Office, 9 Aug 1839
- Catherine Buxton to Priscilla Johnston, about Buxton's health, his satisfaction with the interview, his intention to make a greater effort to convince the government, and his talk of making a private attack on Lord Melbourne (copy), 12 Aug 1839.
Dates
- Creation: 8-12 Aug 1839
Extent
1 page
Language of Materials
- English
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Shelfmark
MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 18, p. 199
Existence and Location of Copies
A microfilm (Micr. Brit. Emp. 17, reel 7) is available for use at the Weston Library.
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