Letter from Charles Rattray, 1 November 1844, Canal No. 1.

Reporting an outbreak of fire in a number of Estates in Canal No. 1. Royal Gazette newspaper accused Rattray and labourers of sabotage. Offical enquiry proves Rattray guiltless - paper issues an apology.


Order number: CWM/LMS/British Guiana. Demerara/Incoming Correspondence/Box 6
Date(s) of creation: 1844
Level: Item
Format: Archive           
Main author: Rattray, Charles, 1803-1877
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Order number: CWM/LMS/British Guiana. Demerara/Incoming Correspondence/Box 6
Summary: Reporting an outbreak of fire in a number of Estates in Canal No. 1. Royal Gazette newspaper accused Rattray and labourers of sabotage. Offical enquiry proves Rattray guiltless - paper issues an apology.
Main author: Rattray, Charles, 1803-1877
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Access status: Open
Copyright: Council for World Mission
Language: English
Scripts: Latin
File number: Box 6, Folder 4, Jacket
Copies: Digital copy available on SOAS Digital Collections
Format: Archive