Ashanti diary

MS Shelf: 
ASH
MS Date: 
1873-1874
MS Original collection number: 
30721
MS Extent: 
1 file
MS File list: 
Available at KCAL
MS Title: 
Ashanti diary
MS Scope and Content: 

Diary (1873-1874) of an anonymous pay sergeant in the British Army Service Corps, documenting his voyage from England on H.M. Troop Ship 'Sarmatian' and his experiences at the Gold Coast during the Ashanti War. Diary is illustrated with sketches in pencil and ink.
Original collection (Old no. 30721)

MS Provenance: 
Original collection
MS Local system number: 
KCAL274024

Manuscript Inventory:

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