Letters and journals sent to Lady Anna Maria Elliot., 1807-1811.
Scope and Contents
The journals contain pencil and pen and watercolour sketches, and some verses, and were sent by Captain (later Major-General Sir) Thomas William Taylor, Military Secretary to the 1st Earl of Minto in India, to Lady Anna Maria Elliot. They describe the journey of the Minto party to India, their life and travel there, the voyage in the invasion fleet to Java via Penang and Malacca, the British conquest and occupation of the Dutch colonies, and life in Java.
Dates
- Creation: 1807-1811.
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
233 Leaves
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: Undetermined
Arrangement
233 folios.
Repository Details
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