Had little impact on the House of Commons and is not known to have spoken in it though he did vote for Reform in 1832.
'Strong Whig' and advocate of Parliamentary reform, the repeal of corn laws (1832), 'strong opponent of the slave trade', and an advocate of higher education for women.
Fisher (ed.), House of Commons 1820-1832, vol. VI.
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Bedfordshire Bedfordshire1831 - 1832
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Widow of prominent mahogany merchant and landowner
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.
