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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D239/M/E/17975
TitleFrancis Graham to William Philp Perrin: Palmyra, two miles from Blue Mountain, will not really do for grass or copper-wood; it could make a useful provision ground for negroes; whooping cough has killed several people at Blue Mountain; martial law is operating; a French squadron having been reported; has had to join his regiment.
Date9 Apr 1805
DescriptionOriginal withdrawn: for copy, see microfilm M785
Extent1 item
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorFitzHerbert family of Tissington
OriginalsOriginals withdrawn
CopiesMicrofilm M785
TermSlavery
Black peoples
Slaves
Places
Place (click for further details)Type
JamaicaCountry
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