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'A.G.B. Boundary Commission'. Sheets signed by 'EM Jack, Major'. Sheets signed variously by 'S. Powell. Lnc. Crpl. R.E.' and 'G Archer Corpl: RE'
Scope & Content:
Field sheets and fair copies, showing a region of East Africa along the Uganda-Rwanda boundary, indicating hydrology, relief with form lines and spot heights, vegetation, regions, settlements, water holes, tracks and trig points. Some sheets also bear reproduction notes, additions and corrections
'Map Attached to Protocol Describing Boundary between the Uganda Protectorate and German East Africa from Mt. Sabinio to Source of R. Chizinga'. 'Topographed and Drawn by G Archer Corpl. RE'
Scope & Content:
Shows the location of boundary pillars, and indicates hydrology, vegetation and relief with form lines and spot heights. Also bears signatures of the British and German Commissioners
'Field Sheets' - War Office ledger. Sheets signed by 'C. Delmé-Radcliffe Maj. & 1st Lt. Col.' Sheets 5 and 6 signed by 'R.G.T. Bright. Major.' Sheets 7 and 8 signed by 'GM Harman Capt Rifle Brigade'
Scope & Content:
Indicates hydrology, vegetation, relief with form lines and spot heights, paths, settlements and regions. Also provides notes on survey methodology, place names, chiefs and population
'Tracing of Field Sheet 9'. 'Executed in 57 Days in the Field by - Behrens Lt. RE'. Signed by 'C. Delmé-Radcliffe Lieut. Colonel'. 'Traced 10.2.04.'
Scope & Content:
Shows a region to the south-east of Lake Albert Edward in East Africa, indicating hydrology, vegetation, tribal regions, settlements and relief with form lines and spot heights, and boundaries, including that of Chief Makaburi's country. Also bears a note 'Longitude about 11.75 Min. too great', ...