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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D3155/C/6167
TitleLetter from Lord Rolle to Earl Bathurst, stating that he understands that the 'slaves' [enslaved African peoples] cannot be removed to Demerara
Date1823
DescriptionReceived 1 Nov 1823
Extent1 item
Levelfile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorWilmot-Horton family of Osmaston and Catton, Derbyshire
FormatDocument
TermSlavery
Slaves
Forced labour
Ethnic groups
Oppression
Letters (documents)
Archivist NoteThis catalogue entry has been amended in line with cataloguing procedures to address offensive and oppressive language, 10 November 2022 KM

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Bathurst; Henry (1762-1834); 3rd Earl; MP, Secretary of State for War and the Colonies (1812-1827)
Rolle; Lord; John (1756-1842); Baron Rolle of Stevensone, Devon, MP
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Demerara 
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