Papers, 1839.

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Papers, 1839.

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Collection consists of a copy of a memorandum of MacQueen, geographer to Lord Glenelg, colonial secretary. The memorandum contains MacQueen's recommendations for British treaties with African chieftains and for the instructions to British agents in Africa. This memorandum is published in MacQueen's A GEOGRAPHICAL SURVEY OF AFRICA ... TO WHICH IS PREFIXED, A LETTER TO LORD J. RUSSELL, REGARDING THE SLAVE TRADE, AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF AFRICA (London: 1840).

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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MacQueen, James, 1778-1870

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British geographer. From the description of Papers, 1839. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 38247752 ...

Glenelg, Charles Grant, Baron, 1778-1866

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