Fonds BC2 - Hamilton Ross Papers

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ZA UCT BC2

Title

Hamilton Ross Papers

Date(s)

  • 1700-1879 (Creation)

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Extent and medium

0.5 archive box

Name of creator

(1774-1853)

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Scope and content

Early 19th century documents relating to the family of which Hamilton Ross (1774-1853), a Cape Town merchant prince, was the founder: marriage certificate, 1833; indenture certificate d.d. 1824 for Robert Erwin Ross; various licences signed by Hamilton Ross; and a letter to JG Brink, Cape Town, 1821.

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No restrictions apply

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  • English

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Existence and location of originals

Notes on research into Hamilton Ross conducted by RFM Immelman are contained in the Immelman Papers, BC600, Box 17; and photographs of the Ross Family in the MacMillan Photograph Collection (biographical series).

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  • English

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