Identity area
Reference code
Slavery/Box 8/84
Unique identifier
GB 275 Slavery/Box 8/84
Title
William Sutherland. Letter to Perrin.
Date(s)
- 15 December 1801 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
4 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/17921, Derbyshire Record Office.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Discusses the benefits of the restored peace, and speculates that white migration to Jamaica will increase, adding that Scotland would be the best source of new plantation staff. Offers updates on Perrin’s estates. Manuscript.