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D5991 - Arkwright family of Rock House and Willersley Castle, Cromford - 1779-1910
10 - Letters from Augustus Peter Arkwright (1821-1887) - 1828-1953
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D5991/10/86
Title
Personal letter from AP Arkwright aboard the steamship 'Great Britain' off the coast of Newfoundland to [?Cally], regarding his voyage across the Atlantic, and the general conditions and life aboard ship, also mentioning his intention to return in September. Includes postscript of May 15th, written regarding New York. 10th May [1852]
Date
1852
Extent
1 item
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator
Arkwright family of Rock House and Willersley Castle, Cromford
Format
Document
Term
Ocean travel
Letters (documents)
Steamships
Seagoing vessels
Ships
Travel abroad
Naval personnel
Sailors
Travel
Colonialism
British Empire
Military personnel
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Arkwright; Augustus Peter (1821-1887); Commander
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United States of America
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