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Dawson, William
Dawson, William (1810-1858) And Dugald (1805-1841), Papers And Journals
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Letters from William Dawson to his father and brothers. (Manuscript)
1828-1843
DWS/2
Letters from William Dawson Jr written to his father from various locations, including Demerara, re life on board ship and poor crops in Trinidad. (Manuscript)
1828-12-05 - 1843-10-17
DWS/2/1
Journal written by Captain Dawson on his journey from Blackwall to Cape Antonio near Bahia, 1848. (Manuscript)
1848-08-12 - 1848-10-06
DWS/3/2
Letters from Captain William Dawson written to his brother James (22 June 1832-10 July 1836). (Manuscript)
1832-06-22 - 1836-07-10
DWS/2/2
Letters from Captain Dawson to Mrs Barbara Dawson, written from the CORNWALL in various locations around the world, 1849-1858. (Manuscript)
1849-04-20 - 1858-03-11
DWS/3/1
Letters and journals written by Captain William Dawson, 1848-1851 (Manuscript)
1848-1851
DWS/3
Two journals written by Captain William Dawson, 1848-1851 (Manuscript)
1848-08-12 - 1851-03-05
DWS/3/2-3
Memorandum of things left on board the CORNWALL by Captain Dawson (undated). (Manuscript)
1800-1900
DWS/4/3
Private journal of Captain Dawson addressed to Mrs Dawson from the CORNWALL at sea (26 Oct 1850-5 March 1851). (Manuscript)
1850-10-26 - 1851-03-05
DWS/3/3
Business letters from Captain Dawson (25 Oct 1855-29 March 1858). (Manuscript)
1855-10-25 - 1858-03-29
DWS/4/1
Miscellaneous papers on the tombstone erected by James and William Dawson for their father William and brother Dugald Dawson. (Manuscript)
1891-08-07 - 1916-10-03
DWS/7
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