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RefNoMS/374/5/2
Previous numbersMS/374/2
LevelItem
TitleNotes on a siege by Alexander Gordon Laing
Datend
DescriptionDescribes the circumstances of a siege in which acquaintances of Laing in West Africa were abducted by the Timlahs and taken to Ecco in canoes via a river to be sold. Also describes the dress of the Timlahs.

Written on the inner cover sheet of a letter from Mr. Procter to a Dr Nicoll, requesting a meeting before Nicoll joins a ship..
Extent1p
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
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