| Description | These letters largely concern Douglas's business dealings in Africa, which he undertook while in service to the African Committee at Cape Coast Castle. His duties also seem to have taken him to other forts on the Gold Coast (now Ghana). They contain detailed information about his trading activities, financial position and the progress of his career. Similar topics are discussed in Douglas's letters to his sister Isabella (MS3101/C/E/4/3). Letters to Douglas from both Joseph Strutt and Isabella Strutt (nee Douglas) (MS3101/C/B/2/1 and MS3101/C/B/2/2. |