Museum founded at the Bristol Infirmary by Richard Smith for the promotion of science. In his will made in 1840 he left £400 to continue its work.
Museum founded at the Bristol Infirmary by Richard Smith for the promotion of science. In his will made in 1840 he left £400 to continue its work. It was based on a collection originally assembled by Richard Smith's father, also named Richard (d. 1796).
1789 - 14th Mar 1860
Possibly the first 'ethnic minority' MP to be elected (in 1832) to the House of Commons.
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.
