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Carmichael, Eon Kenneth, 1872-1926 ([Eoghan] | son of Alexander Carmichael folklorist and antiquarian)

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Journal account of departure of Eoghan Carmichael's departure for Africa, 6 May 1893 to 13 May 1893

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Identifier: Coll-97/CW126g/1
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Journal account written by Alexander Carmichael of the departure of his son Eoghan for Africa describing seeing him off at Waverley Station, Edinburgh, noting who met him in London and that he set sail on the 'SS Scot' from London, England for Chinde, East Africa [Mozambique]. Of his departure, Carmichael writes 'Poor darling boy! We shall not see him at the soonest for five years - perhaps never. God alone knows. This is the first break in the family.'

Dates: 6 May 1893 to 13 May 1893

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  • Subject: Mozambique X