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Ten holograph letters and two enclosures from John Halkett, governor of the Bahamas, to Admiral, Sir J.T. Duckworth, commander-in-chief at Jamaica : New Providence : mss., 1802 Dec. 2-1804 May 21.
BANC MSS 92/180 zLOCAL
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Title:

Ten holograph letters and two enclosures from John Halkett, governor of the Bahamas, to Admiral, Sir J.T. Duckworth, commander-in-chief at Jamaica: New Providence : mss., 1802 Dec. 2-1804 May 21

Creator/Contributor:

Halkett, John, 1768-1852, creator

Creator/Contributor:

Duckworth, John Thomas, Sir, Correspondent.

Date:

1802 (issued)

Subject:

Bahamas -- History
Bahamas -- Histoire
Bahamas

Note:

Three of the letters and the enclosures are in another hand, but all have the signature of Halkett.
Accompanied by "Calendar of the letters ..." 3 leaves.

Type:

History.
Letters.

Physical Description:

12 pieces on 25 leaves in portfolio ; 36 cm.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS 92/180 zLOCAL

Origin:

Bahamas