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'A list of slave vessels known to be employed in the illicit in slaves from the arrival...

Catalogue reference: Clarkson/ 54

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Reference
Clarkson/ 54
Title
'A list of slave vessels known to be employed in the illicit in slaves from the arrival of HMS Menai at the Mauritius', signed by the captain
Date
9 February 1821
Description

A detailed list of 7 vessels, giving names, flags, captains, numbers of slaves carried and a description of actions taken against the vessels.

Held by
Cambridge University: St John's College Library
Language
English
Physical description
1p paper
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/80fffb56-1de3-46ea-ad62-f80e5e91b35e/

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'A list of slave vessels known to be employed in the illicit in slaves from the arrival of HMS Menai at the Mauritius', signed by the captain