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Papers of James Cumming

Catalogue reference: IOR/H/525-531

What’s it about?

This record is about the Papers of James Cumming dating from 1808-1827.

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Reference

IOR/H/525-531

Title

Papers of James Cumming

Date

1808-1827

Description
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Held by
British Library: Asian and African Studies
Former department reference

Q/ISC/81

Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English

Physical description

7 volumes

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Administrative / biographical background

James Cumming was head of the Revenue and Judicial Department at the Board of Control . His papers were purchased by the Court of Directors from his sister Ann Cumming in 1827 for £400.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/94eb3ca8-f7d1-41ad-ace5-c99dc6dd7e3a/

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Papers of James Cumming