Correspondence
Unit
Benin Correspondence 1897-1923
Actors
Source actors
Doggett, F.
Target actors
Hügel, Anatole Andreas Aloys von
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Edo designations mentioned

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Aken'ni Elao
Aken'ni Elao
Related english designations
Altar Tusk
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Filename
1897_Doggett_to_AvH_Benin_001.JPG
MAA Archive Reference
Doc.511
Sender
Thomas Frederick Doggett
Recipient
Anatole Andreas Aloys von Hügel
Date
n.d.
Text
MEMORANDUM From F. DOGGETT, Caius Street, Mill Road, Cambridge High Art Taxidermist, Canine Specialist, Osteologist, Ornithological Artist. Every care taken with all Live Pets to Baron Von Hughel Sir I have some Elephants Tusts that were used by the Benin King at time of their sacrifice, the blood of the victims of which they bear stains was poured over them. Will you let me know if you would like them Yours etc. F. Doggett
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