Miscellaneous papers, 1913-1917

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(fol. 1) synoptic chart of the South Indian Ocean, issued by the Royal Alfred Observatory, Mauritius, with pencilled additions by Chancellor to show the paths of five cyclones, Feb 1913
(fols. 2-13) copy of a note by Chancellor, addressed to the Officer Administering the Government (Middleton) during Chancellor's absence on leave, indicating the action he wished to be taken on various matters, 26 Feb 1914
(fols. 14-15) balance Sheet of the Colony's Liabilities and Assets, 30 Jun 1915
(fols. 16-17) proclamation in Hindustani, with translation attached, by Major General C.R. Simpson, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Mauritius, to the troops, concerning reported German actions and the duties of the Allied forces, 7 Jul 1915
(fols. 18-23) copies of nine telegrams between the Secretary of State, Boner Law, and Chancellor, relating to his appointment as Governor of Trinidad, 26 Oct-11 Dec 1915
(fols. 24-26) memorandum by the Receiver General, on Government House Furniture, 25 Jan 1916
(fols. 27-28) note of inquiries made by Chancellor of Sir George le Hunte, former Governor, about conditions in Trinidad, n.d.
(fols. 29-34) five letters from the Colonial Office and the Crown Agents to Chancellor about his salary as Governor of Trinidad and his passage money, 17 Mar-11 Apr 1916
(fols. 35-36) speech by the Governor, Sir Hesketh Bell, on opening the Council of Government, 29 May 1917.

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36 Leaves

MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 284/3, folder 5

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