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
URL: https://digital.soas.ac.uk/l/CW00001951
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