Identity area
Reference code
Slavery/Box 8/75
Unique identifier
GB 275 Slavery/Box 8/75
Title
William Sutherland. Letter to Perrin.
Date(s)
- 8 July 1801 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
3 pages; paper
Context area
Name of creator
(fl 1780-1804)
Biographical history
Perrin's planting attorney from 1780 to 1804.
Repository
Archival history
Formerly D239/M/E/17910, Derbyshire Record Office.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Reveals his intention to retire to England for the good of his children, suggesting Francis Graham as his successor. Alludes to the poor health of Messrs Laing and Ewing. Manuscript