The volume contains letters written in Arabic by rulers in areas surrounding the colony of Sierra Leone including Port Loko, Moria, or Bullom. They are addressed to the governor. It also includes the English translation of the correspondence as well as Arabic and English letters from the Governor to these rulers. The letters refer to financial transactions, news and diplomacy reports.
Extent: 1 volume containing 297 pages.
Size and dimensions of original material: Height 38cm width 24cm, depth 2cm.
Condition of original material: The volume is in good condition.
Custodial history: British Colonial Office.
Arrangement: Letters written in a chronological order.
Scribe(s): Mohamed Sanusi, Government Arabic Writer.
