cover image: Autograph note written to William Turner by Eyamba V

Autograph note written to William Turner by Eyamba V

1842

This letter was written in Old Calabar, Nigeria by King Eyamba V to Captain William Turner in Liverpool, England. The relationship between Eyamba and Captain Turner developed as a result of the British banned slave trade. The letter, or note, is an undated ledger sheet appearing to list goods advanced to several Old Calabar chiefs. Some of the names listed include: Duke Ephraim, Henshaw Duke, Mr. Young, Egbo Jack, John Duke, Tom Eyo, and Eyamaba. Transcribed by digital volunteers
africa business commerce african americans slavery correspondence international affairs african american trans atlantic slave trade eyamba turner, william duke ephraim tom eyo egbo jack

Authors

Eyamba V, Nigerian, William Turner, Egbo Jack, Nigerian, 1800 - 1900, Duke Ephraim, Nigerian, 1800 - 1900, Tom Eyo, Nigerian, 1800 - 1900

Collection
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection Documents and Published Materials Slavery and Freedom Objects
Dates
1842-1845
Format
Ink on wove paper
Pages
H x W: 6 5/16 × 7 1/2 in. (16.1 × 19.1 cm)
Place Discussed
Nigeria
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
Nigeria
Rights
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/0c12344d5f809346d0dc99f02e5e9d89

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