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
This material is held atCambridge University Library
- Reference
- GB 12 MS Add.9549
- Dates of Creation
- 1847-1855
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English , French .
- Physical Description
- 1 collection
Scope and Content
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Purchased from Julian Browning 1999
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