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Reference code
ZA HPRA A347
Title
David Livingstone, Letters
Date(s)
- December 1841 - June 1865 (Accumulation)
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Extent and medium
Photocopies of handwritten, 1 vol with 32 items
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Scope and content
Letters to family and friends, written mainly from Kuruman, describing his work amongst the Bechuana. Names of correspondents include C.A. Alington, J. Maclehose, E. Marjoribanks, B. Pyne, H.E. Rutherfoord and Mrs. Sewell. The later letters refer to his explorations in Eastern and Central Africa and include one written from Bombay, 23 Jun. 1864, to Sir Bartle Frere on trade between India and East Africa.
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Originals are in the National Library of Scotland.