Collection Overview

Title:

Henry Beaufoy, Goreland - Near Beaconsfield,[England], to My Lord, 1788 July 14, Letter

Call Number:

Manuscript Mss 788414.3

Collection Dates:

1788 July 14

Size of Collection:

[12] p, (3 leaves); ; 23 x 37 cm, folded to 23 x 18.5 cm

Abstract:

Discusses the current state of knowledge of the inland portions of Africa and its people, and the African Association's plans for expeditions to be undertaken by William Lucas and John Ledyard. Describes Ledyard's travels prior to his arrival in England, including his expulsion from Russia.

Access to Collection:

Unrestricted.