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
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
