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This focuses on 2 regions of central Futa where the French were developing stronger interests, verging on protectorates. Ibra Almamy Wane, from the Wane lineage of Mbumba (Lao province), emerges as a protagonist against Abdul Bokar in this period. 135 pieces.

Scope and Contents This important post in the middle of Futa Toro (province of Yirlabe) occasionally had important commandants with important assignments for the French. During this period the commandants were well seasoned veterans such as Paul Holle and Victor Allys, and they weighed in on a number of subjects important to Lao, the conflicts of Abdul Bokar and Ibra Almamy, the threat posed by Mamadu Lamine Drame at far away Bakel, as well as the final conquest of Futa in 1890. A considerable amount of...

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Damga is the eastern province of Futa Toro, where the French develop strong interests beginning with the establishment of the post of Matam in 1857. The letters, again in Arabic with occasional French translations, come from a variety of leaders at the regional and village levels. Some of the material concerns Bundu, the kingdom south of Damga where the French established strong investments from the mid-19th century. 164 pieces.

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This register consists of copies of letters sent by the commandant during a very critical period in the Upper Senegal and Middle Niger, when Bakel was virtually the only regular point of observation for the French. All of the material is in French. About 43 letters.

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Like the previous dossier, this register consists of copies of letters sent by the commandant during a very critical period in Futa, the Upper Senegal and Middle Niger, when Bakel was the main center of missions and observation, and had a seasoned officer in charge. All of the material is in French. About 43 letters.

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This register is less interesting and comes mainly from the administrative officer serving with the commandant. A lot of it deals with supplies for the fort and operations.

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This register is a photographic reproduction of the original dossier which was burned. It is difficult to read because of the fading and the small handwriting, but contains some interesting observations.

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This register has considerable interest because of the events of that year in the Upper Senegal, including the impact of the cholera epidemic (which killed the longtime French ally in Khasso, Kartum Sambala).

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This material covers the long relationship of the French with Bundu, around the construction and operation of the post of Bakel, which for much of the 19th century was the French headquarters for operations in the Upper Senegal and further east. 125 pieces.

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This material covers a key period when the French are consolidating their positions in the Upper Senegal, dealing with.the threat of Mamadu Lamine Drame, etc. 63 pieces.