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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D239/M/E/16406
TitleWilliam Perrin in Kingston, Jamaica, to his wife Frances at Beckenham (co. Kent)
Date7 Nov 1750
DescriptionA war is breaking out between himself and Philp's creditors who are about to proceed by bill in Chancery; he has rejected the creditors' contemptuous suggestion that Perrin should meet their demands himself; "don't forget [to] keep me supply'd with salt". Dated 12 or 13 October
William Perrin in Kingston, Jamaica, to his wife Frances at Beckenham (co. Kent): has now received Sharpe's letter (D239/M/E/16405) but the power of attorney enclosed was not properly executed; reports the developments between himself and the creditors.
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LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorFitzHerbert family of Tissington
CopiesMicrofilm M784
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