Identity area
Reference code
Clarkson/Folder 6/Doc 176
Unique identifier
GB 275 Clarkson/Folder 6/Doc 176
Title
Autograph letter addressed to 'My Dear Madam' (Catherine Clarkson?). The sender's signature has been erased, as has the address apart from the country, Dominica
Date(s)
- 11 June 1844 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
4p paper
Context area
Name of creator
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Gives a description of riots in Dominica with the intention of detailing the actual events, rather than the impressions generated by those against the emancipation of slaves. Claims that a census collection led to a fear of a return of slavery which in turn led to rioting. States that there were only a few people involved, few deaths and that order was restored quickly. Makes information known with the understanding that the senders name would not be mentioned publicly.