Buxton to Sturge, arguing that it would be a great pity if the expedition were to set sail unprepared with the means to start an agricultural settlement, if it should be considered advisable to do so, because of the value of the experience gained when setting up the Agricultural Association proper in due course if such an experiment were attempted, 4 Jan 1841
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Shelfmark: MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 33, pp. 305-310
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He maintains that such an experiment would stand no chance of success if only Black workers were sent but that two or three white supervisors should direct the work. He thanks him for his letter and writes that he is glad that there would be men such as Sturge to carry on the work after he was 'laid upon the shelf'.
Dates
- Creation: 4 Jan 1841
Extent
6 pages
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444 Vol. 33, pp. 305-310
Former reference:
Y 24
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