The volume contains letters sent from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Governor of the colony of Sierra Leone. The volume also contains an index that was added later on. The despatches are numbered from 411 to 479. Topics discussed range from crown agents expenditure to mail services.
Extent: 1 volume containing 692 pages.
Size and dimensions of original material: Height 36cm, width 22cm, depth 6cm.
Condition of original material: The volume is in good condition but there is some water damage. Some pages are brittle.
Custodial history: British Colonial Office.
Arrangement: Letters written in a chronological order.
