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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.
D5991/10/74
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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Arkwright; Augustus Peter (1821-1887); Commander
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