Skip to main content
Service phase: Beta

This is a new way to search our records, which we're still working on. Alternatively you can search our existing catalogue, Discovery.

Item

Accommodation for the Boer prisoners. Confirms the statement that the presence of...

Catalogue reference: CO 28/255/138

What’s it about?

This record is about the Accommodation for the Boer prisoners. Confirms the statement that the presence of... dating from 1901 Oct 14 in the series Colonial Office and predecessors: Barbados, Original Correspondence. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

Is it available online?

No, this record is not available online. However, you can order a copy. Other ways to view it.

Can I see it in person?

Yes, this record is held at The National Archives and is available to see in person. How to view it.

Full description and record details

Reference

CO 28/255/138

Date

1901 Oct 14

Description

Accommodation for the Boer prisoners. Confirms the statement that the presence of the Boer prisoners might prove an element of danger in the Island. States that Lord Harewood considers the scheme most objectionable but is prepared to let Fortescue's Pasture to the Government for an adequate rent, but only if they agree to pay full compensation for any damage done to land, crops and buildings.

From Wilkinson & Gaviller, folios 841-843

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference

36112/1901

Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English

Closure status

Open Document, Open Description

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9504205/

How to order it

  1. View this record page in our current catalogue
  2. Check viewing and downloading options
  3. Select an option and follow instructions

Series information

CO 28

Colonial Office and predecessors: Barbados, Original Correspondence

See the series level description for more information about this record.

View series description

Catalogue hierarchy

Over 27 million records

This record is held at The National Archives, Kew

372,534 records

Within the department: CO

Records of the Colonial Office, Commonwealth and Foreign and Commonwealth Offices,...

11,443 records

Within the series: CO 28

Colonial Office and predecessors: Barbados, Original Correspondence

141 records

Within the piece: CO 28/255

Despatches from Sir Frederic Mitchell Hodgson, governor of Barbados (items 1-92,...

You are currently looking at the item: CO 28/255/138

Accommodation for the Boer prisoners. Confirms the statement that the presence of...

Related records

Records that share similar topics with this record.