| RefNo | EL/I2/22 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Ayuba Suleiman Ibrahima Diallo to [Jacob] Smith, dated at Yanimerow in the River Gambia |
| Creator | Diallo; Ayuba Suleiman Ibrahima (1701–1773); Fulani Prince; enslaved person |
| Date | 27 January 1736 |
| Description | Copy of the previous item. Translated letter from Fula Torodbe Diallo [renamed by enslaver Job Ben Solomon] recounting his safe arrival to his home in the State of Bundu, by the Gambia river, following his release from captivity and enslavement by the Royal African Company. Recounts his travels and treatment from England, Maryland to Gambia Fort and his home. Letter in English, but one line added in Arabic to thank Mr Ames and Dr Okley, and Diallo's signature in Arabic. Approximate translation in different hand under the Arabic signature: "Declare peace to Mr [Joseph] Ames and Dr Okles [Okley]" |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Gambia |
| Origin coordinates | 13.5, -15.5 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedRecord | EL/I2/21 |
| URLDescription | Also available on Early Modern Letters Online |
| URL | http://emlo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/profile/work/c7905fd2-b5c5-4e23-b7f3-0971842bacfb |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA1504 | Ames; Joseph (1689 - 1759) | 1689 - 1759 |