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Name Machell, Thomas

1. Mss Eur B369

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Mss Eur B369
Title:
Journals of Thomas Machell (1824-62), traveller and planter
Scope & Content:
Journals of Thomas Machell (1824-62), midshipman in merchant navy 1840-45; assistant manager, indigo estates, Bengal 1846-52; later manager of coffee plantation, Wynaad, Madras; recording his experiences at sea, and life and travels in India.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1840-1856
Extent:
5 volumes

2. Mss Eur F755

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F755
Title:
Letters of Thomas Machell (1824-1862), traveller and planter
Scope & Content:
Two letters from Thomas Machell, Rooderpore Factory, Bongong, Bengal, to Mrs John Ditmas, Minister Yard, York, England, describing his life in India as manager of the indigo estate. The letters are dated 12th November 1850 and 1st December 1851. The 1850 letter is illustrated with small sketch...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1850-1851
Extent:
1 folder