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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D239/M/E/16830-16831
TitleMalcom Laing to William Philp Perrin: (with duplicate): the new "negroes" were prime ones from the Gold Coast; Vere is again badly hit by drought, and Laing has deferred a valuation.
Date18 Mar 1777
DescriptionD239/M/E/16830: original withdrawn
Extent2 items
LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorFitzHerbert family of Tissington
OriginalsD239 M/E 16830: original withdrawn
CopiesMicrofilm M784
TermColonialism
British Empire
Slavery
Slaves
Oppression
Forced labour
Black peoples
Places
Place (click for further details)Type
JamaicaCountry
Republic of GhanaCountry
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