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Buxton to George Clark of Guernsey, about the decision of their body [the African Civilization Society] that before a settlement was made for teaching the indigenous peoples on the east coast of Africa, full inquiries should be made about the most suitable location, 9 Jun 1842

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Shelfmark: MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 20A, p. 92

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He warns him that because the funds of the Society were so low, it would be impossible for them to make any formal arrangement with him while he was still in Britain, but asks him to keep in touch with them after he had returned to Mahé, to keep their plans in mind and to furnish them with any information he could on that coast. (Copy.)

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  • Creation: 9 Jun 1842

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1 page

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  • English

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MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 20A, p. 92

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A microfilm (Micr. Brit. Emp. 17, reel 9) is available for use at the Weston Library.

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