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EAP051/1/2/250
- Record Id:
- 040-002761572
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-002759805
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100023045115.0x0006e8
- LARK:
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- EAP051/1/2/250
- Title:
- Letter to King Njoya from Captain J.W.N.D. Tyndall, written from Foumban, thanking the King for his kind treatment of British forces during their stay in Foumban [30 Jan 1916]
- Scope & Content:
- Leaves: 1; Pages: 1; Measurements: 14cm x 19cm; Dates: 30 January 1916; Script: Roman script (English language) and slight Arabic script in black ink; Condition: Good; Comments: Includes official crest of the British forces in the First World War (that is, West African Frontier Force). The letter reads: “To NJOYA The King of FUMBAN; Captain J.W.N.D. Tyndall wishes to express to you, on behalf of himself, the Indian Officer, N.C.O. (J) and men of the Detachment, 5th Light Infantry, Indian Army – who are now leaving this district – their united Thanks and appreciation of your conduct towards them in the supply of rations and assistance in all matters relating to the comfort and well being of the Detachment during their stay in Fumban. Captain Tyndall and all ranks wish you all prosperity in the future and a long life to enjoy the benefits and security of British rule in this country.”
- Collection Area:
- Endangered Archives Programme
- Project / Collection:
- Bamum script and archives project
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-002759805
033-002761322
040-002761572 - Is part of:
- EAP051/1 : Bamum manuscript collection of the Archives du Palais des Rois Bamoun (APRB) in the Royal Palace of Bamum Kings in Foumban,…
EAP051/1/2 : Reserve Archives Collection [c 1895-1965]
EAP051/1/2/250 : Letter to King Njoya from Captain J.W.N.D. Tyndall, written from Foumban, thanking the King for his kind treatment of British… - Hierarchy:
- 032-002759805[0002]/033-002761322[0250]/040-002761572
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: EAP051/1
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- 1 TIFF images
- Digitised Content:
- https://eap.bl.uk/archive-file/EAP051-1-2-250
- Thumbnail:
-
- Languages:
- English
- Scripts:
- Latin
- Start Date:
- End Date:
- Date Range:
- 30 Jan 1916
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
-
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- User Conditions:
- Former External References:
- APRB 3249
- Information About Originals:
- The original materials are held at the Archives du Palais des Rois Bamum, in the Royal Palace of the Bamum Kings, Foumban, Cameroon
- Material Type:
- Archives and Manuscripts
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)