Identity area
Reference code
Slavery/Box 7/3/25
Unique identifier
GB 275 Slavery/Box 7/3/25
Title
William Sutherland. Letter to Perrin.
Date(s)
- 6 May 1796 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
11 pages; paper
Context area
Name of creator
(fl 1780-1804)
Biographical history
Perrin's planting attorney from 1780 to 1804.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Discusses the negotiations around the purchase of slaves and land from Dr Affleck, expresses concern over the effects of dry weather, gives account of the planned construction of a cattle mill at Blue Mountain, describes efforts to improve the efficiency of that estate’s stillhouse, and offers general updates on Perrin’s estates. Manuscript.