[Earl George Macartney Collection] [manuscript]. 1795-1799.

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[Earl George Macartney Collection] [manuscript]. 1795-1799.

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6 microfiches, in box : negative ; 11 x 15 cm.

Stellenbosch University Library and Information Service, J S Gericke Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7961449

Stellenbosch University Library and Information Service, J S Gericke Library

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