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Sir Charles Tyler, Journal

  • ZA HPRA A124
  • Fundos
  • October 1812 - October 1813

British Admiral

Journal written from 2nd October 1812 to 15th October 1813

An account of the squadron at the Cape, including summaries of orders given and received, and also of the voyage of H.M.S. 'Semiramis', bearing the flag of Rear-Admiral Tyler, from England to the Cape. It is preceded by 'Remarks on board H.M. ship 'Barfleur', at anchor off the Tagus', Jul-Oct. 1808.

Cape of Good Hope, Certificate of employment

  • ZA HPRA A527
  • Fundos
  • 3 December 1814

Certificate of employment and discharge of James Allen, Ship's carpenter at the Dock Yard, signed by the Master Storekeeper, Master Attendant and Master Shipwright.

Cape of Good Hope, Form

  • ZA HPRA A380
  • Fundos
  • 23 October 1814

'Konditien en voorwaarden, achtervolgens welke Heeren Weesmeesteren dezer Kolonie, voornemers zyn by inzettinge en slaggevinge, het zy by den op- of afslag, publiek aan de meestbiedende ter verkoopen, zeker'.

Relates to a public auction held by the Orphan Masters in respect of a house and adjoining property at the foot of Table Mountain.

George Magrath (?), Letter

  • ZA HPRA A263
  • Fundos
  • 19 August 1815

Letter written from Dartmoor to his brother. Contains a long description of Napoleon whom the writer saw 'for a full half an hour at a short distance'.

James Read, Narrative

  • ZA HPRA A175
  • Fundos
  • 21 May 1816

Missionary of the London Missionary Society (L.M.S.)

'Extracts from the narrative of the journey of Mr. Read and others to Caffraria, dated Bethelsdorp, May 21, 1816'.

In the form of a letter to the Director of the London Missionary Society, Read describes a journey to the Eastern Cape, during which he met the prophet Makana and the Xhosa chief Gaika. There are references to Dr. J.T. van der Kemp's pioneer work in the missionary field.

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