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Correspondances adressées au Gouverneur de divers chefs du Fouta, Reel 13G 141, 1867-1877

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Identifier: Series 1

Scope and Contents

The main correspondant of the governor and his aides is Abdul Bokar Kane, a grand elector of Futa and from Bosseya province (see Robinson, Chiefs and Clerics, 1975). The letters are again primarily in Arabic, with occasional French translations. 80 pieces.

Dates

  • Creation: 1867-1877

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

The material is stored offsite in Remote Storage. Please contact Special Collections 3 working days in advance if you wish to use it.

Extent

From the Collection: 16.2 Linear Feet (17 boxes) : 14 boxes 25 x 43 x 33 cm 3 boxes 27 x 40 x 13 cm

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository

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