15th Feb 1836 | 14 Enslaved | £310 7s 2d
Parliamentary Papers p. 302.
T71/1608: letter from Pitcairn & Amos, re. power of attorney on this claim 'direct from the Claimant'.
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Colony
Jamaica
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Parish
St Elizabeth
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Claim No.
700
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Contested
Yes
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1st claimant
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2nd claimant
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1785 - 1854
Jamaican-born widow of a prominent slave-owner; resident in Britain following the death of her husband in 1818. Accused - and acquitted - of the cruel treatment of some enslaved people whom she brought to Britain with her.
Document comprises 4 parts, written recto and verso across 5 folios: 1. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 2. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Williamsfield settlement, St Elisabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 3. An inventory of animals at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 4. A cover note outlining the contents of the document.
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