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Cole, Sir Galbraith Lowry, (1772-1842), Knight, General, Colonial Governor
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Surname: | Cole |
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Pretitle: | Sir |
Forenames: | Galbraith Lowry |
Gender: | Male |
Date: | 1772-1842 |
History: | Soldier. Served in West Indies, Ireland & Egypt & in Peninsula Campaign during Napoleonic Wars. MP for Enniskillen. Lieutenant-general, 1813. Governor of Mauritius, 1823-28. Governor of Cape Colony, 1828-33. General, 1830 |
Biography: | ODNB link for Cole, Sir Galbraith Lowry (1772-1842) Knight General Colonial Governor |
References: | DNB; NCA Rules |
Name authority reference: | GB/NNAF/P275454 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/P150036 ) |
Online related resources | Bibliography of British and Irish History link for Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole |
Number | Description | Held by | Reference | Further information |
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1752-1843: Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole: Papers
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The National Archives, Kew
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PRO 30/43
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2 |
1787-1842: corresp and papers
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The National Archives
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PRO 30/43
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See HMC Papers of British colonial governors 1782-1900, 1986
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3 |
1810-1841: corresp and papers
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Collection held privately: enquiries to The National Archives, Archives Sector Development
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Cole
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NRA 39457 Cole
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4 |
papers (38 items)
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National Army Museum Templer Study Centre
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6807/397
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See HMC Papers of British colonial governors 1782-1900, 1986
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5 |
c1821-1829: letters to Sir RJ Wilmot-Horton
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Derbyshire Record Office
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D3155 (WH2767)
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NRA 27876 Wilmot-Horton
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