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The Francis Skead Collection.

Catalogue reference: FSK

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This record is about the The Francis Skead Collection. dating from 1858-61.

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Reference
FSK
Title
The Francis Skead Collection.
Date
1858-61
Description

Notes on the Zambesi delta, May-June 1858. Copies of documents relating to Skead (who accompanied David Livingstone to the mouth of the Zambesi in 1861) including an edited version of the journal of Lieut. R. W. Brigstock, for Feb. 1861, referring to his meeting with the Livingstone party.

Held by
Royal Geographical Society
Language
English
Creator(s)
<persname>Skead, Francis, fl 1858-1861</persname>
Physical description
One box, two files.
Restrictions on use

Photocopying subject to the condition of each item and completion of an 'application for copies' form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG.

Access conditions

Access is via the Society's Foyle Reading Room and is free to Members and Fellows of the Society and to those in formal education (proof of educational status required e.g. a student/staff card or formal letter of introduction from your institution). For all other visitors a & #163;10 daily access fee applies. All visitors are required to provide personal i.d. such as a driving licence or passport.

Unpublished finding aids
<p>TheRGS archives: a handlist / compiled by Christine Kelly. London: RGS, 1977</p>
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/ae59f106-9d0e-4b83-9a50-0de170bc39db/

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The Francis Skead Collection.