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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D239/M/E/17766-17767
TitleWilliam Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher (with duplicate): repeats that Blue Mountain can be raised to 400 hogsheads a year; but not without expense; it is better to buy 10-12 new "negroes" than seasoned ones; Blue Mountain "negroes" are in good condition and heart. 24 November
Date1783
DescriptionFor copy, see microfilm M785
Extent2 items
LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorFitzHerbert family of Tissington
CopiesMicrofilm M785
TermSlavery
Black peoples
Slaves
Places
Place (click for further details)Type
JamaicaCountry
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