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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D239/M/E/17803
TitleWilliam Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: regrets their decision to sell off half the provisions destined for Blue Mountain; it is essential to keep the "negroes" in good health; hopes to exceed 300 hogsheads. 9 April
Date1787
DescriptionFor copy, see microfilm M785
Extent1 item
LevelItem
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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