Photocopies of 13 letters, 1882-1899, from Alexander Russell to his sister, Barbara Russell, recounting trips on missionary and other vessels in the South Pacific, including visits to Sydney (Australia) and Fiji.
Photocopies of correspondence of Alexander Russell
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- Dates of Creation1882-1899
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- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description1 folder
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Alexander Russell was skipper of various vessels based in Fiji including the John Hunt and the Meda. These ships helped supply missionaries in the region.
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Acquisition Information
The material was presented by Mrs Bobby Shackleton, grand-niece of Alexander Russell, in 1998.
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Unpublished handlist