Letters from South African settlers

This material is held atBorthwick Institute for Archives, University of York

  • Reference
    • GB 193 SA/12
  • Former Reference
    • GB 193 SA II/File 8
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1819, 1858, 1948
  • Physical Description
    • 1 file

Scope and Content

Copies of two letters from South African settlers, dated 1819 and 1858.
* Letter from Philip Marillier, who settled in Somerset East, to his brother, November 1819.
* Letter from May 1858 is also from Somerset East (from Philip?) to his brother.
* A copy of an early image of the High Street, Grahamstown, circa 1849.
A copy of an article 'History in the Making' regarding the Bennet Gang, from the British Legion Bulletin, September 1949.

Acquisition Information

Copies donated in February 1977.

Location of Originals

The original letters are presumed to be with the family of the donor.

Additional Information

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