[Extract of a letter from Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles written at Bencoolen, Sumatra, addressed to William Taylor Money], 1820 April. ca. 1820.

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[Extract of a letter from Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles written at Bencoolen, Sumatra, addressed to William Taylor Money], 1820 April. ca. 1820.

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Raffles describes his activities in Sumatra and offers his congratulations on his correspondent's election as a Director of the East India Company. He also further confirms some lingering unfavourable first impressions expressed in numerous letters to friends and acquaintances. "No place could have been worse chosen for a settlement than Bencoolen and it never can become of much importance - but I am nevertheless doing what I can for it."

[4] p. on 1 folded leaf ; 26 x 40 cm. folded to 25 x 21 cm.

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Money, William Taylor

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Epithet: MP, afterwards Consul-General at Venice; KH 1831 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000570.0x00028a ...

Raffles, Thomas Stamford, Sir, 1781-1826

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This letter, written by Raffles from Bencoolen, is to The Marquess of Lansdowne. Lansdowne was a key supporter for the abolition of slavery and for free trade within the House of Lords. These inclinations contributed to Lansdowne's support for Raffles' efforts to increase British influence in South East Asia. From the description of [Letter from Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles to Lord Lansdowne], 1820 April 15. 1820. (Broken Bow Public Library). WorldCat record id: 499218763 Fro...