Newspaper articles, 8, 12, and 22 Nov 1841
Item
Shelfmark: MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 20, p. 331
Comprises:
- The Record, extract from a letter of 19 Aug from Rev. Muller, chaplain of the 'Albert', reporting the death from fever of Back, the mathematical-instrument maker, their departure that day for Iboo (on Niger river) and their expectation that the rainy season would soon be over (copy), 8 Nov 1841
- The Times; report from the captain of the 'Daedalus' that the expedition entered the Niger between 13 and 15 Aug, up to which time they had lost nine hands, 12 Nov 1841
- The Record; report of the donation of £100 to the African Civilization Society by the Queen Dowager, 22 Nov 1841.
Dates
- Creation: 8, 12, and 22 Nov 1841
Extent
1 page
Language of Materials
- English
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Shelfmark
MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 20, p. 331
Existence and Location of Copies
A microfilm (Micr. Brit. Emp. 17, reel 8) is available for use at the Weston Library.
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