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- Abstract:
- Memorandum regarding the 'state of the native Indians of Essequibo and the interior of Demerara' [indigenous peples, Amerindians]. Details the different groups [indigenous Nations] in the region, named in the letter as '1. Carabice [Carib], 2. Accawayoe [Akawaio], 3. Arrawack [Arawak, Lokono], 4. Warrow [Warau], 5 Macusi [Macushi], 6. Paramuni, 7. Attaraya, 8. Attamacka, 9. Maphisan, 10. Mapricout, 11. Arricoenar and many other small nations'. Speaks about 'Family or Castes of Blood'. Discusses relations between the Colony and these indigenous groups, naming some of their chiefs. ( en )
- General Note:
- Dated: 08 October 1830
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- Deposited on indefinite loan by the Council for World Mission.
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- SOAS University of London
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- CWM/LMS/British Guiana. Demerara/Incoming Correspondence/Box 4 ( Order with reference )
CWM/LMS/12/02/04/024/018 ( SOAS CALM reference )
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