The volume contains letters written in Arabic by rulers in areas surrounding the colony of Sierra Leone and addressed to the governor. It also includes the English translation of the correspondence by M. Sanusi and J. C. E. Parkes. They discuss issues related to wars and conflicts that were sometimes preventing trade.
Extent: 1 volume containing 300 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; J. C. E. Parkes.
