Record

RefNoMS/374
Previous numbersMS 374-376
LevelSubFonds
TitleLetters and papers of Alexander Gordon Laing
CreatorLaing, Alexander Gordon (1793-1826) African Traveller
Date1815-1832
DescriptionThese papers relate mainly to Laing's military career, expedition to the African interior in 1822, and fatal expedition to Timbuktu in 1825/1826.
Extent1 MS box large containing 7 files (146 items) and 2 bound notebooks
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionloose papers and two bound volumes in large box
FindingAidsInlcudes a typed listing of letters and papers
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedMaterialMM/14/143-146
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