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Edward Buxton to Priscilla Johnston, about their father being delayed in London by the need to draw up a memorial for the government on the Niger, and the meeting at Lushington's house the previous night, at which he and Buxton had disagreed about whether to ask the government to provide soldiers to protect the model farm, 15 Feb 1842

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Shelfmark: MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 20A, p. 19a-d

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Lushington objected, because that meant acquiring sovereignty of the land, which he opposed. They were to discuss it again that day. He thought the government would not do anything positive. Buxton intended to return to the country the following day, which would be a good thing for him.

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  • Creation: 15 Feb 1842

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MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 20A, p. 19a-d

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