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D239 - FitzHerbert family of Tissington - [16th-20th cent]

BOX - FitzHerbert family of Tissington: box-listed records - [18th-20th cent]

E - Estate records - 1380-1940

A - Derbyshire Estates

B - Surrey and Kent Estates

C - Caribbean Estates - 1683-1898

1 - Correspondence of the attornies, James Laing and George Hamilton - 1820-1827

2 - Accounts of the attornies Laing & Hamilton - 1821-1827

3 - Correspondence of plantation overseers - 1825-1856

4 - Other West Indian correspondence - 1825-1845

5 - Correspondence and accounts primarily of the English merchants - 1753-1877

6 - General Estate Records - [c1800-late 19th cent]

7 - Re-deposited items - 1790-1849

B - Turners Hall Sugar Plantation, Barbados - 1721-1889

J - Jamaican Plantations - 1683-1878

1 - Wills of William Perrin and associated papers - 1748-1820

2 - Executorship of William Perrin's will - 1759-[c1777]

3 - Correspondence of William Perrin - 1750-1758

4 - Case papers: Blechynden v Perrin - 1752-1797

5 - Case Papers: Beckford v Perrin - 1753-1756

6 - Case Papers: Philp and Perrin v Harris - (1731)-1766

7 - Case Papers: Chriton v Perrin - 1753-1760

8 - Case Papers: Malcher v Perrin - 1756-1782

9 - Case Papers: Wilkins v Perrin, and the executors of Mathias Philp - 1769-1772

10 - Case Papers: executors of Philp and of Perrin v. Anderson - 1765-1773

11 - Case Papers: Mrs. Spencer v Perrin - 1731-1758

12 - James Fraunces of London, plantation owner - 1756-1760

13 - Account with Joshua Sharpe, Solicitor - 1756-1790

14 - Miscellaneous partnership and case papers - 1730-1759

15 - Correspondence of the Jamaican attornies - 1759-1804

16 - Accounts of the Jamaican attornies - 1759-1791

17 - Correspondence of plantation overseers - 1770-1819

17711 - Malcom Laing to David Munro: the negroes have complained of ill-usage; wants to hear Munro's explanation - 11 Sep 1770

17712 - David Munro to Malcom Laing: the plantation needs a dozen more mules to function properly; comments on the plan to move negroes from Vere to Grange Hill; would like 20 breeding ewes from Vere. 6 November - 1770

17713-17715 - Copy letter from David Munro to [Mrs. Frances Perrin]; explains that he was obliged to quit as overseer to avoid imputations of dishonesty; complains against Malcom Laing, particularly in his lenient treatment of negroes. 6 April - 1771

17716 - David Munro to William Philp Perrin: on new methods of milling and refining. 4 Mar - 1772

17717 - Narrative account by David Munro of his overseer-ship - [c1771]

17718-17726 - Correspondence from Thomas Boyd to Malcom Laing and William Philp Perrin about the settlement of a dispute with a neighbouring planter which occurred during Boyd's overseer-ship of Forest plantation - 1771-1778

17727 - James Blaw to William Philp Perrin: returns thanks for his joint power of attorney with Malcom Laing; the Blue Mountain crop promises well; will pay particular attention to the health of the negroes. 4 July - 1773

17728 - James Blaw to William Philp Perrin: 25 July 1773 - 1773

17729 - James Blaw to William Philp Perrin: if the mill at Blue Mountain is moved, it will make little or no difference to the negroes' houses ... "negroes are very tenacious and even superstitious in quitting their aboads where some of their family are generally buryed"; has innoculated the negroes against smallpox, has a gang of 50 seasoned negroes which Perrin may have the option of purchasing. 30 Mar - 1774

17730-17746 - Letters from James Blaw to William Philp Perrin - 1775-1779

17747-17748 - William Munro to Jaques and Fisher (copy): although the sugar now being made is better in quality than previous years, the canes themselves have been badly planted and tended in the past; the stock on the estate is too low in numbers; too many negroes are in ill-health; makes suggestions for new water wheel for the mill, and for the building of the mill. 2 Mar - 1784

17749-17750 - William Munro to Jaques and Fisher (copy and duplicate), reporting favourably on developing a new sugar estate on some of the virgin land. 15 Mar - 1784

17751 - William Munro to Jaques and Fisher: has begun guttering for the new works; Jacob Neufville, a neighbouring planter, has queried taking up the water. 10 June 1784 - 1784

17752 - William Munro to Jaques and Fisher: recommends planting a few acres of Guinea Grass for the cattle and stock involved in the new works; reports a dispute over the estate boundary. 4 September - 1784

17753 - William Munro to Jaques and Fisher: 23 November - 1784

17754 - William Munro to Jaques and Fisher: reports the violent hurricane of 27 August, and the damage to the estate. 1 September - 1785

17755 - William Munro to Jaques and Fisher: 30 April - 1786

17756 - Letter from William Sutherland to Malcom Laing recommending the purchase of a new 'negro' [Black peoples] bricklayer - 27 Dec 1780

17757 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher (copy): poor weather may be blamed for the deterioration in the quality of the sugars; has taken some land back into cultivation; Blue Mountain compares very favourably with its neighbours, Hallhead and Petersfield; suggests that the molasses bottoms should not be dug out of the hogsheads; is grateful for the increase in his salary up to £200; so far the mules have not been stricken with the disorder which has killed several mules at Hallshead; suggests concentrating production of sugars on the rich soils. 10 June - 1782

17758 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: comments on the possibility of purchasing a moiety of Mount Pleasant estate, and the benefits which would accrue to Blue Mountain. 11 Feb - 1783

17759-17760 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: suggests purchasing 100 acres adjoining Blue Mountain, property of the late George Camack deceased; in Camack's lifetime's there were constant complaints of his stocks and negroes' depredations on Blue Mountain; the extra land would make a valuable pen. 29 July (with duplicate) - 1783

17761 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: 8 August 1782 - 1782

17762-17763 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: has some 404 acres in canes, which ought to produce 400 hogsheads; the figure to which Mr. Perrin wants production raised; however, more negroes will be required and more money will be needed for jobbing. 27 September - 1783

17764-17765 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: Peter Robertson, Mr. Shirley's attorney, has informed him that Robertson is ordered to stop Petersfield back-water from running into Blue Mountain dam unless Perrin agrees to pay a sum of £1500-2000 for the flow, suggests building a breeze-mill to counter such an exorbitant demand. 1 October (with duplicate) - 1783

17766-17767 - William 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 - 1783

17768-17769 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: comments on the improvement of the sugars produced in copper pans on the Petersfield estate; will make the hogsheads smaller - "I always dreaded from the large size of them that they would not arrive in good condition". (with duplicate). 26 Jan - 1784

17770-17772 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: encloses list of Supplies needed for Blue Mountain (D239/M/E/17772) 4 Feb (with duplicate) - 1784

17773-17774 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher (with duplicate): will take care to see the hogsheads are adequately drained; the wet weather has been unfavourable to the quality of the sugars; difficulties in obtaining staves has meant that many of this year's hogsheads will be of differing sizes. 9 Feb - 1784

17775 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: has now taken possession of Camack's land and negroes; it will be a great advantage to Blue Mountain to have pasture for the stock. 17 April - 1784

17776 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: torrential rain has wrought havoc among the canes. 20 May - 1784

17777 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: 280 hogsheads had been made by 13 May, when there were 125 acres of canes still to cut which promised to yield a further 143 hogsheads; but the weather has blasted all hopes of such a yield, and has seriously threatened prospects for 1785; given favourable conditions, however, the estate is capable of raising 450-500 hogsheads. 20 September - 1784

17778 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: work progresses on the new buildings, and the new coppers will be hung as soon as possible; is thinking of selling his gang of 'negroes' [Black persons] and makes Jaques and Fisher first refusal. 25 October - 1784

17779 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: comments on the possibilities of ploughing

17780 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher (copy): the sugar crop may fall below 200 hogsheads; all the neighbouring plantations are in a similarly reduced position. 13 April - 1785

17781-17783 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: has received the 16 steers - they are needed badly; the total crop is 150 shipping hogsheads. 18-25 May - 2 June - 1785

17784-17785 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: with list of negroes belonging to and employed on Blue Mountain, and lists of stock and cane-pieces; provides short diary of events for first 6 months of 1785; with a report on prevailing conditions, is badly need of provisions for the negroes. 30 June - 1785

17786 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: favourable weather has enabled work to progress. 31 July - 1785

17787-17788 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: reports the hurricane of 27-28 August. The negroes' provisions have suffered most; the buildings have escaped quite lightly; as there was only a small crop in the ground the plantation has not been hit as severely as other neighbouring ones. Has set the negroes to repairing their houses and planting potatoes. Mr. Shirley on Petershead estate has lost a trash house in the storm and a wharf at Morant Bay. 29 August - 7 September - 1785

17789-17799 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: monthly reports - 30 Sep 1785-15 Jun 1786

17800 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: the canes promise well; a dispute has arisen over a piece of land claimed by Greighton Hall plantation. 19 June - 1786

17801-17802 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: monthly reports. June - July - 1786

17803 - William 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 - 1787

17804 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher, recommending Mr. R. Lang as a good planter. 11 October - 1787

17805 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: cannot understand why the sugars turned out so poor. 6 November - 1788

17806 - William Sutherland to Jaques and Fisher: see D239/M/E/17118-119. 12 Feb - 1789

17807 - William Sutherland to Ralph Fisher: full report on the plantation. 9 Feb - 1793

17808-17809 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin, expressing pleasure at rejoining Perrin's employment as joint attorney with John Jaques. 23 Feb - 8 October - 1794

17810-17812 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: detailed report on Perrin's plantations, with estimate for opening up a new estate at Grange Hill. 20 June - 1 July (with duplicates) - 1795

17813 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: reports on a visit to Vere where it will be an expedient to plant pastures rather than rely on the pasturage hitherto kindly provided by Mr. Christian for a "pepper-corn" rent. 17 July - 1795

17814-17815 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: reports on the successful introduction of bamboo to Blue Mountain as a quick-growing fuel and general purpose wood; will pay particular attention to manuring the land; comments on the imposition of martial law and attendant difficulties; the regular October seasons have failed for the first time in over 20 years, (with duplicate). 20 December - 1795

17816 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: despite the dry weather, the corn crop at Vere should be tolerably good; martial law slowed the work of providing pasture at Vere; strongly recommends pushing ahead with the new estate at Grange Hill, and with the new pen. 24 Jan - 1796

17817-17818 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): purchase of Dr. Affleck's negroes and land for Grange Hill; quotes from a letter from the overseer of Grange Hill about the negroes; the past year has been the driest in living memory, and the crops have suffered accordingly. Blue Mountain would benefit from a cattle mill to combat such drought; has purchased 1000 plants of Otaheite canes from Antigua - 6 May 1796

17819 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: agrees with Perrin's suggestion of a gradual reduction of production on Blue Mountain when the new estate on Grange Hill starts, at least until the old land has recovered; the reduction would also dispense with the necessity of importing coals; will see that the newly introduced breadfruit tree is planted on Perrin's estates. 30 May - 1796

17820 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: a bargain has finally been struck with Dr. Affleck for the purchase of land and negroes; will set the negroes to work clearing the new estate at Grange Hill; dry weather has meant a want of provisions for the negroes. 30 June - 1796

17821 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: Dr. Affleck's negroes "are the finest gang of negroes I ever saw in Jamaica for sale". 13 July - 1796

17822 - Newspaper descriptions of Otaheite canes and breadfruit, with Sutherland's comments. 13 July (with D239/M/E/17821) - 1796

17823-17824 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: reports Affleck's sudden decision to break-off the sale of his land and negroes; outlines a plan for raising production in the light of these changed circumstances, encloses a printed description of the drought and its effects. 15 August - 1 October - 1796

17825-17826 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): also duplicate of D239/M/E/17824; the rains now continue very pleasingly. 12 October - 1796

17827 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: the weather is again causing concern; hopes to purchase a gang of negroes from Mr. Bromfield; the nursery of Otaheite canes at Blue Mountain flourishes. 28 November - 1796

17828 - Extract from `Supplement to the Royal Gazette', with testimonials concerning Otaheite canes (with D239/M/E/17827) - 1796

17829 - Extract from `Supplement to the Royal Gazette': quotes at length from his report on Blue Mountain (D239/M/E/17810) in order to explain why Blue Mountain production may decline. 19 December - 1796

17830 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: the new coppers at Blue Mountain are working better than expected; Mr. Bromfield's negroes have been purchased and set to work on Grange Hill. 8 Feb - 1797

17831 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate of D239/M/E/17830): reports on sugar production and prospects; Vere has been particularly badly hit; reports on the breadfruit tree. 2 April - 1797

17832 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate of 20 May): comments on boiling sugar for the home market. 3 June - 1797

17833-17834 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin - duplicate of D239/M/E/17832, with copy of James Affleck's terms for a lease and sale of his land and negroes - 1797

17835-17836 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): regular seasons have failed again and drought affects much of the island. 12 August - 1797

17837-17838 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): encloses a sketch plan of the Grange Hill estate (D239/M/E/17839); reiterates his proposals for developing Grange Hill. 12 September - 1797

17839 - Sketch plan of Grange Hill (with D239/M/E/17837) - 1797

17840 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: the first prolonged rains have fallen since 1794. 10 October - 1797

17841 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: fine seasons continue; a piece of woodland contiguous to Blue Mountain has been purchased on Perrin's behalf, it would be a valuable acquisition if Perrin were to agree to purchase it - if not Jaques, Laing, and Ewing can easily dispose of it. Suggests putting 200 acres of Blue Mountain down to guinea grass; explains at length the advantages which might accrue to the estate. 20 November - 1797

17842 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: the new penn at Grange Hill is coming along well; outlines his plans for the new estate there. 15 December - 1797

17843 - Letter from William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin - 14 Jan 1798

17844-17845 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): the tea plants sent by Perrin have been planted as directed; the crop of guinea corn at Vere has been very good; reports the visit to Jamaica of Dr. Higgins, "a gentleman of great eminence in the chemical line in London" whom the planters have employed to investigate methods of improving the quality of sugars and rum. 20 Feb - 1798

17846-17847 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: the lines of Grange Hill have been drawn up by a proper surveyor. 27 Mar - 1798

17848-17849 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): while the Blue Mountain hogsheads have been made larger in compliance with Perrin's request, the ships' captains dislike the larger size; doctors have advised Mr. Roberts, overseer of Vere, to return to Britain. 17 April - 1798

17850-17851 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): Otaheite canes at Vere are flourishing; generally, their yield has proved double that of the usual canes. 12 May - 1798

17852 - Duplicate of D239/M/E/17841 - with D239/M/E/17850-1

17853-17855 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicates): 23/25 May - 1798

17856-17857 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): heavy rains have fallen disrupting lading; suggests sending out a gardener to tend the breadfruit trees. 16 June - 1798

17858-17859 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): Blue Mountain has only made 173 hogsheads, but they are very large, and there is a good quantity of rum; Mr. Sands, overseer of Blue Mountain, has been dismissed and a John McIntosh appointed in his place. 16 July

17860 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: is pleased the purchase of woodland for Blue Mountain meets with Perrin's approval. 9 August - 1798

17861-17862 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: expands on his plans for Grange Hill. 21 October - 1798

17863 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: reports on a visit to Vere; the boiler house at Blue Mountain has needed reroofing. 22 November - 1798

17864 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: Grange Hill is much better suited to a penn than Blue Mountain. 16 December - 1798

17865-17866 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: 4 Feb - 1799

17867-17868 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: plans for Grange Hill; the Otaheite canes promise to transform Blue Mountain and Grange Hill production, if they live up to expectations, it might be best to consider buying a penn rather than making one on Grange Hill. 7 April - 1799

17869-17870 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: hopes that this year's crop from Jamaica will exceed 500 hogsheads; unfortunately all the tea plants have died. 24 April - 1799

17871-17872 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: the cattle have arrived safely for the new penn at Grange Hill. 13 May - 1799

17873-17874 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: Vere should ship 163 hogsheads, Blue Mountain 248 hogsheads, Grange Hill perhaps 120; comments on the exorbitant price of stock for the new penn. 4 July - 1799

17875 - Letter from William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: comments on the great increase in the price of 'slaves' [enslaved African peoples] over the past 20 years - 26 Sep 1799

17876 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: dry weather continues; comments on the size of Blue Mountain hogsheads. 20 October - 1799

17877-17878 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): the rains have now set in. 29 November - 1799

17879 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: 13 December - 1799

17880 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: martial law has been declared following the troubles on St. Domingo. 18 Jan - 1800

17881-17882 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: reports a scarcity of shipping to take off the crop. 15 Mar - 1800

17883-17884 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: the heavy rains have generally delayed the crop; 260 hogsheads have now been made at Blue Mountain with the prospect of some 70-80 more; Vere will not exceed 50 hogsheads, though Grange Hill should reach 150; Blue Mountain should make about 200 rum puncheons. 24 May - 1800

17885-17886 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): reports on Perrin's new purchase of land and negroes at Palmyra; the new penn at Grange Hill is coming on; 150 acres have been planted with guinea grass; unfortunately 5 cows and the bull sent out from Britain have died. 17 June - 1800

17887-17888 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): heavy rains are spoiling the sugars. 24 July - 1800

17889-17890 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): it has proved impossible to ship the crop before July in order to avoid double insurance; little has been done to counter the activities of privateers. Admiral Sir Hyde Parker has done little to protect Jamaica; preferring to spend "his time in the arms of a French strumpet, a Madam d'Antoine ..."; however, the admiral has now gone home to the great joy of everybody". 14 August - 1800

17891 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: explains the large sum paid out on jobbing - "what keeps up the price of jobbing is the number of coffee settlements forming in all parts of the island ...". Prospects for the next crop are good. 18 October - 1800

17892 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: a severe gale on the night of Saturday 1 November has caused a set back, but damage on Perrin's plantations has not been very great. 23 November - 1800

17893 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: 6 December - 1800

17894-17895 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): 19 December - 1800

17896-17897 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): 24 Jan - 1801

17898-17899 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): explains the difference in climate in Jamaica between the north side of the island and the south, and the effect this has on sugar production; it is impossible to synchronise sugar production north and south so as to ship sugars together. Doubts if Perrin can reasonably sell his land in America until there is a general peace. Comments on the use of the plough in the West Indies. Prospects for the crop are good - Vere alone promises 200 hogsheads; will plant East India Ebony at Blue Mountain as a quick-growing fuel wood. 8 Feb 1801 - 1801

17900-17901 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): 20 Mar - 1801

17902-17903 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): the quantity and quality of the crop promises well. 17 April - 1801

17904-17905 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): Blue Mountain's crop amounts to 280 hogsheads; 24 acres of canes have been held over; Vere should raise 200 hogsheads; Grange Hill is doing less well; the effects of last November's storm are now being felt. 13 May - 1801

17906-17907 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): fine rains have fallen; about 12 acres of different sorts of trees have been planted at Blue Mountain; to provide fuel: "it has ever been the plan in Jamaica to cut down but never to plant - the idea of reaping an advantage 6 or 7 years hence seldom enters into any one's head". 8 June - 1801

17908-17909 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): Vere has now turned the 200 hogsheads. There is now little point in reopening negotiations with Dr. Affleck. 5 July - 1801

17910 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: is anxious to take his children to Britain for their education; his own health gives cause for concern; having been 26 years in Perrin's service, feels it is now time to stand down; recommends to Perrin Francis Graham, nephew to Charles Graham of London; and suggests he is made Perrin's joint attorney. 8 July - 1801

17911-17912 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: fine weather continues; Vere will ship about 236 hogsheads; if the weather holds, the plantation could make an even better crop next year. The overseer at Grange Hill has been dismissed; Mr. Laing has sailed for Britain. 4 August - 1801

17913-17916 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): explains his executorship of Morgan Jones's will; and the tangled state of that man's business affairs at his death. [Morgan Jones was related to the Jones family of Rhayader with whom Perrin often stayed]. 30 September - 1801

17917-17918 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): 25 October - 1801

17919-17920 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): 20 November - 1801

17921-17922 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): comments on the need for young; white tradesmen to be sent out. 15 December - 1801

17923-17924 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): is grateful for Perrin's response to Sutherland's letter of 8 July (D239/M/E/17910). 29 December - 1801

17925-17926 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): hopes to ship 200 hogsheads from Blue Mountain before the end of April; Vere is suffering the effects of dry weather. 7 Feb - 1802

17927-17928 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): Vere will not reach 200 hogsheads this year; suggests planting Otaheite canes there; the new men sent by Mr. Laing from Scotland have arrived. 3 Mar - 1802

17929 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: the south side of the island is suffering a severe drought; Blue Mountain has produced 281 hogsheads. 6 April - 1802

17930 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: Vere should yield 170 hogsheads; the bull has arrived at Grange Hill. 2 May - 1802

17931-17935 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: letters written while in Britain. July - September - 1802

17936-17937 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): reports a stay in Madeira on the voyage home; "the inhabitants, I mean the labouring part of them, live worse and are far worse lodged than the poorest negroes in Jamaica". Mr. Jaques has been elected mayor of Kingston. - 6 Dec 1802

17938-17939 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): the drought continues; Vere is particularly badly hit; the bull sent out to Grange Hill has died. 9 Jan - 1803

17940-17941 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: reports on the situation on the three plantations. 27 Jan - 1803

17942-17943 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): comments on the controversy over the alledged inferiority of sugar produced from the Otaheite cane. 14 Mar - 1803

17944-17945 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): the drought has now ended; last year some 140,000 hogsheads of sugar were shipped from Jamaica; this year, the figure will be about 100,000. 28 Mar - 1803

17946-17947 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): dry weather has returned. 15 May - 1803

17948-17949 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): 30 May - 1803

17950-17951 - Letter from William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin - 29 Jun 1803

17952-17953 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): 4 September, D239/M/E/17952 contains a duplicate letter of 21 July - 1803

17954-17955 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): 3 October - 1803

17956-17957 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): the final crop at Blue Mountain is 305 hogsheads of sugar and 197 puncheons of rum; Grange Hill totalled 165 hogsheads of sugar. 13 November - 1803

17958-17959 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin (with duplicate): recommends Francis Graham to take over. 15 December - 1803

17960 - William Sutherland to William Philp Perrin: 16 May - 1804

17961-17962 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: Mr. Sutherland resigned the management of Perrin's estates on 1 Mar. Grange Hill has not been adequately prepared for crop in 1805; it is very much worn and without dung, and the returns will not measure up to the complement of 240 negroes. Blue Mountain can be raised to 450 hogsheads if more grass is planted and some breeding cows purchased. 9 Mar Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin (on 17962): reports on a visit to Vere [now called Perrin's in Vere]. 13 April - 1804

17963 - Duplicate of 13 April - 1804

17964 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: can see no sign of an intended penn at Grange Hill; the ship Margaret was unfortunately lost leaving harbour with 40 hogsheads of Perrin's sugar. 10/30 July - 1804

17965-17969 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: fine weather continues; bills of lading. 30 July/29 August - 1804

17970 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: 29 August/4 October - 1804

17971 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: hopes to raise 150 hogsheads from Vere; there is a good crop of corn; has planted 60 acres more with canes at Blue Mountain for 1806 than he found planted for 1805. 4 October/8 November - 1804

17972 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: will establish sufficient pasturage on all three plantations. 14 December - 1804

17973-17974 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: constant rain has precluded much sugar-making; two years' corn is now in store at Vere; the method of hanging coppers he has adopted at Blue Mountain and Grange Hill has brought a saving in fuel; new timbers are needed for the water mill at Grange Hill; explains why guinea grass is preferable to common grass for cattle. 27 Feb - 1805

17975 - Francis 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. - 9 Apr 1805

17976 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: reports on the pasture and stock at Vere; the three estates should produce 700 hogsheads of sugar this crop; 530 hogsheads have been made already. 9 April/10 May - 1805

17977 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: martial law is again in force. 9 June - 1805

17978 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: heavy rain at Blue Mountain and Grange Hill has delayed finishing the crop; the weather at Vere has been very favourable - there are 216 hogsheads made there; Blue Mountain should raise 350 in all. 9 June/6 July - 1805

17979 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: 6 July/2 August - 1805

17980 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: Blue Mountain will ship 360 hogsheads of sugars and a large proportion of rum. 2/30 August - 1805

17981 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: prospects for next crop are excellent; will be necessary to purchase negroes for Blue Mountain. 30 August/12 October - 1805

17982 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: the heavy expenditure of the past year has been quite necessary; heavy rains continue. 12 October/14 November - 1805

17983 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: Blue Mountain and Vere are now making good quality sugars; has purchased ten negroes for Blue Mountain. 14 November/20 December - 1805

17984 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: the negroes on estates near Blue Mountain are in a state of insurrection; but so far Blue Mountain negroes are quiet. 20 December 1805/18 Jan - 1806

17985 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: the troublesome negroes have now been quieted; has moved out of Blue Mountain and made his home at Farm in St. Catherine's parish; a property belonging to Lord Carrington. 18 Jan/8 Feb - 1806

17986 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: 8 Feb/27 Mar - 1806

17987 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: 320 hogsheads have now been made at Blue Mountain, and 210 at Vere. 27 Mar/26 April - 1806

17988 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: 400 hogsheads are now made at Blue Mountain; with perhaps 30 more to be made; 245 hogsheads have been made at Vere, with a prospect of 75 more. The Grange Hill crop will be about 130 hogsheads. 26 April/17 May - 1806

17989 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: would like to buy 30-40 negroes for Blue Mountain over the next 3-4 years. 17 May/6 June - 1806

17990 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: it is impossible to bring Grange Hill sugars and rum round to Kingston because of the dangers to shipping; does not believe that the use of ploughs helps; believes that the plough impoverishes the soil more than the hoe; 300 hogsheads have now been made at Vere; hopes to raise Blue Mountain to 500 hogsheads next crop. 6 June/10 July - 1806

17991 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: comments on possibilities for new penn and new estate at Grange Hill; an estimate would put the cost at £7000 Jamaican currency. 10 July/2 August - 1806

17992 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: 2 August/4 September - 1806

17993 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: the seasons have been very favourable, especially so at Vere. 4 September/10 October - 1806

17994 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: 10 October/14 November - 1806

17995 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: prospects are very good. 14 November/12 December - 1806

17996 - Letter from Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: - 12 Dec 1806-10 Jan 1807

17997 - Letter from Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: the 'negro' [Black peoples] trouble is now over and the ring-leaders hanged - 10 Jan-20 Feb 1807

17998 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: comments on plans for Grange Hill; can see no real benefit in sending out white tradesmen; the ship Bridgetown with supplies for Vere has been lost to windward of Barbados. 20 Feb/14 Mar - 1807

17999 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin: continued dry weather is causing concern; Blue Mountain will exceed 500 hogsheads this crop, of which 460 are made, and 360 shipped or sent to the wharf; because of the drought, Vere will only make about 280 hogsheads; Grange Hill should make 170 hogsheads. 14 Mar/24 April - 1807

18000 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin - 24 Apr-15 May 1807

18001 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin - 15 May-13 Jun 1807

18002 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin - 13 Jun-9 Jul 1807

18003 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin - 9 Jul-15 Aug 1807

18004 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin - 15 Aug-11 Sep 1807

18005 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin - 11 Sep-30 Oct 1807

18006 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin - 30 Oct-20 Nov 1807

18007 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin - 20 Nov-10 Dec 1807

18008 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin - 10 Dec 1807-5 Feb 1808

18009 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin - 5 Feb-4 Mar 1808

18010 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin - 4 Mar-16 Apr 1808

18011 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin - 16 Apr-15 May 1808

18012 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin - 14 May-16 Jun 1808

18013 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin - 16 Jun-10 Jul 1808

18014 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin - 8-29 Jul 1808

18015 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin (copy) - 10 Jun 1809

18016 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin - 17-24 May 1811

18017 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin - 20 Feb-14 Mar 1812

18018 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin - 12 Jun-31 Jul 1812

18019 - Precis of a letter from Francis Graham [in Lord St. Helen's hand] - 1815

18020 - Extract from a letter of Francis Graham - 2 Nov 1815

18021 - Precis by Lord St. Helen's of a letter of Francis Graham - 18 Nov 1815

18022 - Francis Graham to William Philp Perrin - 6 Aug 1819

18 - Journals - 1795-1801

19 - Inventories and Appraisements - 1765-1814

20 - Blue Mountain Plantation Records - 1771-1814

21 - Grange Hill Plantation Records - 1771-1815

22 - Vere [or Perrin's] Plantation Records - 1771-1814

23 - Produce Records - 1759-1783

24 - Supplies - 1769-1806

25 - William Philp Perrin - 1783-1799

26 - Bills of Lading - 1770-1808

27 - Powers of Attorney - 1744-1783

28 - Copy deeds, bonds etc. including purchases of enslaved people - 1769-1797

29 - General correspondence - [1741]-1804

30 - Family Correspondence - 1763-1784

31 - Correspondence of London merchants - 1765-1820

32 - Accounts of the London merchants - 1747-1819

33 - Correspondence and accounts of Bristol merchants - 1771-1819

34 - Miscellaneous - 1683-[c1808]

BM - Blue Mountain Plantation Records - 1827-1857

GH - Grange Hill Pen Plantation Records - 1820-1849

PSH - Perrins and St. Helens Pen (formerly Bog Pen) Plantation Records - 1803-1878

D - Warsop

E - Kirton, Boughton, Walesby, & Willoughby

F - Family records

M - Manorial records - 1606-1911

O - Public office - 1626-1942

T - Title deeds

UL - FitzHerbert family of Tissington: unlisted records

Z - Miscellaneous

George M. Woodward (1767-1809), cartoonist

Tweets by DRO

Strutt family of Belper

George M. Woodward (1767-1809), cartoonist

Florence Nightingale

Sir John Franklin (1786-1847), naval officer and arctic explorer

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