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Residence of colonial secretary, Tobago: reports that the former colonial secretary...

Catalogue reference: CO 321/3/44

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This record is about the Residence of colonial secretary, Tobago: reports that the former colonial secretary... dating from 1874 Jan 13 in the series Colonial Office: Windward Islands Original Correspondence. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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CO 321/3/44
Date
1874 Jan 13
Description

Residence of colonial secretary, Tobago: reports that the former colonial secretary neglected to pay a moderate rent for four years as a result of which the official residence has fallen into disrepair. The building is now under repair, and it is suggested that rent should be charged to be used for future maintenance. Colonial Office agrees that as the new colonial secretary has not been offered accommodation as part of his terms of employment, rent may be charged.

Rawson William Rawson, Governor of Windward Islands, Tobago No. 3. Folios 413-419.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
1710/1874
Legal status
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Open Document, Open Description
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https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9047987/

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CO 321

Colonial Office: Windward Islands Original Correspondence

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