102 letters to his mother, 1847-55, (1 to 'Jack', 1 letter of appointment, 1 letter jointly written by Simmons and his girl friend, who writes in French); describing aspects of life in Mauritius.
James Simmons: Letters from Mauritius
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- Dates of Creation1847-1855
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- Language of MaterialEnglish , French .
- Physical Description1 collection
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Purchased from Julian Browning 1999
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