Rev. John Beecham to Buxton, enclosing the Missionary Notes and reporting in addition that Freeman had visited Captain Foote after seeing the King, engaged his interest, and involved him in drawing up treaties for the abolition of the slave trade in Dahomey (Benin) and the establishment of commercial relations between Dahomey (Benin) and Great Britain, to be ratified by the home government, 4 Oct 1843
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Shelfmark: MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 20A, p. 449a-b
He asks what pressure could be brought to bear upon the government by those at home. (Copy.)
Dates
- Creation: 4 Oct 1843
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1 item
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- English
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MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 20A, p. 449a-b
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