Secretary of States Despatches 24th July 1873- 5th November 1873

The volume contains letters received by the Governor of the colony of Sierra Leone from the Secretary of State for the Colonies. Despatches are numbered from 480 to 560. The volume also includes an index that was added later on. Topics discussed include appointments in the colonial administration.

Extent: 1 volume containing 680 pages.

Size and dimensions of original material: Height 36cm, width 22cm, depth 6cm.

Condition of original material: The volume is in good condition but the cover is damaged. Some pages are brittle.

Custodial history: British Colonial Office.

Arrangement: Letters written in a chronological order.