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Alexander Johnston papers

Title
Alexander Johnston papers, 1643-1817.
Author
Johnston, Alexander, Sir, 1775-1849.

Details

Additional Authors
Graaf, William Jacob van de.
Description
.3 linear foot (1 box)
Summary
Collection consists of papers concerning the government, history and customs of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), especially the establishment of land revenue, 1800-1817.
Subject
  • Johnston, Alexander, Sir, 1775-1849
  • Imhoff, Gustaaf Willem van, 1705-1750
  • Agriculture > Sri Lanka
  • Colonies > Asia
  • Land tenure > Sri Lanka
  • Law > Indonesia > Jakarta
  • Tamil language
  • Telugu language
  • Great Britain > Colonies > Asia
  • Netherlands > Colonies > Asia
  • Sri Lanka > Description and travel
  • Sri Lanka > History > 1505-1948
  • Sri Lanka > Politics and government
  • Sri Lanka > Social life and customs
  • Sri Lanka > Economic policy
Genre/Form
Palm leaf.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Source (note)
  • Henschel, Albert E.
Biography (note)
  • Alexander Johnston (1775-1849), British statesman, was advocate-general of Ceylon.
Processing Action (note)
  • Surveyed
  • Cataloging updated
Call Number
MssCol 1578
OCLC
NYPW89-A580
Author
Johnston, Alexander, Sir, 1775-1849.
Title
Alexander Johnston papers, 1643-1817.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Biography
Alexander Johnston (1775-1849), British statesman, was advocate-general of Ceylon.
Occupation
Statesmen.
Added Author
Graaf, William Jacob van de.
LCCN
ms 72001043
Research Call Number
MssCol 1578
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