Identity area
Reference code
ZA HPRA A88-101 (77)
Title
Macartney, Earl, Castle of Good Hope. To John Barrow
Date(s)
- 13 June 1797 (Creation)
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autograph draftExtent2 pages
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Scope and content
Instructs Barrow that, in addition to political inquiries, he is to investigate possible timber, flax and hemp supplies, the navigation of Zwartkop Bay, mineral deposits and trade with the Caffres.