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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D5991/10/74
Title	Personal letter from AP Arkwright aboard HMS Prompt off Sierra Leone to his grandfather, regarding his satisfaction in his posting to West Africa and its beneficial effect upon his chances of promotion. He mentions the thanks he has received from the Admiralty for a "courageous act" in capturing a ship bearing a cargo of slaves. Arkwright describes the job of “cruising for Slavers” as being “attended with every disadvantage, except the chance of promotions”. But he adds, “few have had the same duties to perform, such as, beating off Cannibals". He goes on to give a brief description of the English community at Sierra Leone.
Date	7 Nov 1842
Extent	1 item
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Arkwright family of Rock House and Willersley Castle, Cromford
Format	Document
Term	Slavery
	Navy
	Slaves
	Forced labour
	Ethnic groups
	Oppression
	Naval personnel
	Travel abroad
	Sailors
	Travel
	Letters (documents)

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