DIARY kept by William Williams recording his prospecting work in the early months, the outbreak of the Ashanti Rising, the miners withdrawal to Beckwai, the arrival of the relief column and the fighting around Beckwai, his escape to Cape Castle with an army relief column and his return to Liverpool (5 September) on SS Loanda. Also note of his expenses at Liverpool and London and the address of Albert Fredicks, 15 Police Buildings, Bishopgate St., London E.C.
William Williams (of Ashanti Company Ltd) of Llanddyfnan Papers
This material is held atArchifau Ynys Môn / Anglesey Archives
- Reference
- GB 221 WM2068/2
- Dates of Creation
- 1900 Mar 20 - Sep. 06
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 item
Scope and Content
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Dim cyfyngiadau/ No Restrictions
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Some pages partly loose and some staining