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Mauritius. Arrest in 1818 of 92 'negroes' illicitly imported into the island. Claim...
Catalogue reference: WO 43/261
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Mauritius. Arrest in 1818 of 92 'negroes' illicitly imported into the island. Claim by ex Colour Sergeant David Woods, 56th Foot, on detachment with 22nd Foot, for share of head money.
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