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Long Papers, bundle 25: Barra War 1827-1831: expenses of Sierra Leone volunteers...
Catalogue reference: T 1/3437
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This record is about the Long Papers, bundle 25: Barra War 1827-1831: expenses of Sierra Leone volunteers... dating from 1790-1840 in the series <unittitle type="Title">Treasury: Treasury Board Papers and In-Letters</unittitle>. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1790-1840
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Description (What the record is about)
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Long Papers, bundle 25: Barra War 1827-1831: expenses of Sierra Leone volunteers and militia.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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- Topics
- Government finances
- Army
- Africa
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