Written by
Eyamba V, Nigerian
Received by
Turner, William
Subject of
Egbo Jack, Nigerian, 1800 - 1900
Duke Ephraim, Nigerian, 1800 - 1900
Created by
Tom Eyo, Nigerian, 1800 - 1900
Date
1842-1845
Medium
ink on wove paper
Dimensions
H x W: 6 5/16 × 7 1/2 in. (16.1 × 19.1 cm)
Description
This letter was written in Old Calabar, Nigeria by King Eyamba V to Captain William Turner in Liverpool, England. The relationship between Eyamba and Captain Turner developed as a result of the British banned slave trade. The letter, or note, is an undated ledger sheet appearing to list goods advanced to several Old Calabar chiefs. Some of the names listed include: Duke Ephraim, Henshaw Duke, Mr. Young, Egbo Jack, John Duke, Tom Eyo, and Eyamaba.
Transcription Center Status
Transcription Available
Place made
Old Calabar, Nigeria, West Africa, Africa
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Documents and Manuscripts
Type
documents
letters (correspondence)
Topic
Africa
Commerce
Correspondence
International affairs
Slavery
Trans Atlantic slave trade
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2018.46.8.6
Restrictions & Rights
Publci domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f9e94052-aaaa-421e-b003-8ea0681fb71f

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