Letter from Robert Barry Taylor, 29 August 1837, Leguan

Material Information

Title:
Letter from Robert Barry Taylor, 29 August 1837, Leguan
Series Title:
CWM. LMS. West Indies & British Guiana. Demerara. Incoming Correspondence
Creator:
Taylor, Robert Barry, 1810-1876 ( author, primary )
Place of Publication:
Leguan
Publication Date:

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Missions ( LCSH )
Maps ( LCSH )
Spatial Coverage:
South America -- Guyana -- Essequibo Islands-West Demerara -- Leguan Island
Coordinates:
6.916667 x -58.416667

Notes

Abstract:
Includes "Map of the Island of Leguan shewing the Different Estates, their Comparative Size, Relative Position, Present Cultivation and population". Note: population figures break down by groups as follows [wording quoted from original source]: "Whites", "Coloured Free", "Apprenticed Labourers (adults and children)", "Free Children of Labourers" and "Portugese Indentured Labourers". Hand-drawn by R. B. Taylor. ( English,English )
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General Note:
Dated: 29 August 1837
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Warning: descriptions in this catalogue may reproduce terms found in historical publications and archival documents, including some terms which are now considered discriminatory, harmful or offensive. Such terms have been retained in the catalogue in the interest of historical accuracy and should be seen in the context of attitudes of the period. These terms will appear in inverted commas or will be signposted by other means to indicate that they do not reflect the views or opinions of SOAS Library or our staff. We apologise for any offence that our inclusion of these words may cause.
General Note:
Deposited on indefinite loan by the Council for World Mission.

Record Information

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SOAS University of London
Holding Location:
Special Collections
Rights Management:
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Resource Identifier:
CWM/LMS/British Guiana. Demerara/Incoming Correspondence/Box 5 ( Order with reference )
CWM/LMS/12/02/04/031/033 ( SOAS CALM reference )