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“MEDINA”
A letter written by Lord Elgin on board “Medina” off Falmouth, en route to take up his position as
Governor of Jamaica on 16th April 1842. Franked Id. London the 18th.
“TWEED”, “LEE” & “DEE”
A letter written by Lord Elgin’s sister on board “Tweed” on 13th May 1842, en route to Jamaica, after
being rescued from the wreck of “Medina” in the Turks Islands. 1/- to pay.
Kingston collected by “Lee”. Nassau 20th May transferred to “Dee”.
Falmouth 9th June. Maiden Return Voyage. London 11th June, a transit of 29 days.