Book of Oaths from Government House and Council Chamber, Sierra Leone
Single Item
MSS.Afr.r.3
The book contains oaths which have been signed by officials of Government House and Council Chamber in Sierra Leone. Included are oaths for the governor, sheriff, members of the legislative council, commissioner of the court of requests, commissioner of roads, coroner, clerk of the council, councillors, and also declarations against transubstantiation and popery.
Dates
- Creation: 1833-1882
Extent
1 volume
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
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Shelfmark:
MSS.Afr.r.3
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 3547
Biographical / Historical
Unknown.
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- Title
- Book of Oaths from Government House and Council Chamber, Sierra Leone
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Marion Lowman
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk