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Copy of an undated order of Sir Charles Grey. The Commander in Chief orders that...

Catalogue reference: CO 166/1/4

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This record is about the Copy of an undated order of Sir Charles Grey. The Commander in Chief orders that... dating from [1800?] in the series Secretary of State for the Colonies and War and Colonial Department: Martinique,.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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CO 166/1/4
Date
[1800?]
Description

Copy of an undated order of Sir Charles Grey. The Commander in Chief orders that no freedom should be given to anyone, whatever his colour, either slave or inhabitant of the Conquered Isles, meaning Martinique, Saint Lucia, Guadeloupe and their dependencies, until His Majesty wishes it. Signed: Charles Grey. Page 14.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
French
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9028184/

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