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Title: 1677-1681. Note concerning the election of a church warden on St. Christophers
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author)
Place of Origin: St. Kitts and Nevis
Date: 1677-1681
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Records -- St. Kitts and Nevis, West Indies -- History -- 17th century
Notes: Note was probably written during Christopher Jeaffreson's time at St. Kitts between 1677 and 1681., This item was inserted into a ledger book for the Wingfield Estate owned by the Jeaffreson family., Original digital object name: bei-m003h-15

Title: 1678. Receipt from Christopher Jeaffreson to Thomas Pullman
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
Addressee: Pulham, Thomas, fl. 1678-1679
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Pulham, Thomas, fl. 1678-1679 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: East Cambridgeshire (England), St. Kitts and Nevis
Date: 1678
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Financial records -- St. Kitts and Nevis, West Indies -- History -- 17th century
Notes: Probably written in Dullingham, England, This item was inserted into a ledger book for the Wingfield Estate owned by the Jeaffreson family., Original digital object name: bei-m003h-01

Title: 1680. Receipt from Christopher Jeaffreson to Joseph Donnerd
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
Addressee: Donnerd, Joseph, fl. 1680-1681
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Donnerd, Joseph, fl. 1680-1681 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: St. Kitts and Nevis
Date: 1680
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Financial records -- St. Kitts and Nevis, West Indies -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: Received this day of Christopher Jeaffreson in full, Probably written in Dullingham, England, This item was inserted into a ledger book for the Wingfield Estate owned by the Jeaffreson family., Original digital object name: bei-m003h-02

Title: 1682. Account of Charles Brett's will
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Morgan, Mary Jeaffreson, ca. 1652-1703 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: England
Date: 1682
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Financial records -- England, West Indies -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: Mrs. Mary Brett Widow and Executrix..., Probably written in Dullingham, England, This item was inserted into a ledger book for the Wingfield Estate owned by the Jeaffreson family, Original digital object name: bei-m003h-06

Title: 1683? [Petition to transport "Cannon Armes or Ammunition" to the new fort on St. Kitts in the Francis Frigate]
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), England and Wales. Privy Council. Lords of the Committee for Trade and Plantations (Addressee), Francis (Ship : fl. 1683) (Contributor)
Place of Origin: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Date: 1683
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Brimstone Hill Fortress (Saint Kitts and Nevis), Shipment of goods -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, Ordnance -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, Contracts, Maritime -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, West Indies -- History
Notes: First line: The humble Petition of Christopher Jeaffreson..., Written from Wingfield Manor, St. Christophers, Original digital object name: bei-m003f
Full Text: To the Right Honoble the Lords Commissioners for Trade and Forraigne Plantations The humble Petition of Christopher Jeaffreson Sheweth That whereas his Majestie haith beene gratiosly pleased for the incouragement and forwardeing of ye several fortefications in & upon ye Islandes under ye Government of his Excellcie Ss William Stapleton. to order fifteene hundred pounds to be distributed by four equal proportions for ye Islands of St Christophers Nevid, Antegoa, e Mountserratt: which seaso...

Title: 1685. Christopher Jeaffreson to Major MacArthur
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
Addressee: MacArthur, John, Major, fl. 1685-1699
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), MacArthur, John, Major, fl. 1685-1699 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: East Cambridgeshire (England)
Date: 1685
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Colonists -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, Explorers -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, Absentee landlordism -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: Yo'rs by M'r Graham of ye 12'th of May last past I received from his..., Written From Dullingham, England, Original digital object name: bei-m003g
Full Text: Major MacArthur I To Yoes by Mr. Graham of ye 12th: of May Last past I received from his own handEs, & accept it as a favour. & particular kindnefs done me, for wch I returne you may heasty thanks. I am much mistaken if I did not write to you, tho I perceive it came not to hande, I am sure I have had you worry often in my thoughts, and no want of respect could occasion such an omission for Shane allwayes entertained a perticular esteeme for you. I intrusted (as you know) ye management...

Title: 1692. 8 Nov. Christopher Jeaffreson to Captain Willett
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
Addressee: Willet, William, Captain, 1647-after 1712
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Willet, William, Captain, 1647-after 1712 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1692-11-08
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Colonial administrators -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Records and correspondence, Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Officers -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: Re letter from m'r Robert Cunningham bearing date ye 18'th of..., Original digital object name: bei-m003l
Full Text: Cap Willet Sr The letter from Mr Robert Cunnygham bearing date ye 18th of August last past I understande that he is quitting all his employments and is entring himselfe into his Majesties service (in wch I wish him good fortune) he tells me that he designed to deliver up into yor handes all my concernes that he had under his charge & care upon wch I have given a new power to Capt Matthews & yor selfe to whom I have joyned Mr* Kerie to put such order to my businesse as you shall see ne...

Title: 1692. 8 Nov. Christopher Jeaffreson to Mr. Cunyngham
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
Addressee: Cunyngham, Mr., fl. 1692
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Cunyngham, Mr., fl. 1692 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: East Cambridgeshire (England)
Date: 1692-06-18
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Colonization, Colonial administrators -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Records and correspondence, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: It is not easie for me to thinke that you..., Written From Dullingham, England, Christopher Jeaffreson to Mr. Cunyngham, Original digital object name: bei-m003j
Full Text: Mr Cunyngham I cannot but observe that ye Canes wch Mr MackArthout broke were ready for ye mill & ye Indego groving it not made by the perfon Capt Willett put into my employ as he advifed, before you entered upon my Plantation. What of slaves have done upon it since you know best, and seeme willing to conceale Mr Johnathan [Northway defies]* me to write to you to know in what Circumstances Col. [Hethway deyed]* and whoase are his executors It is not easie for me to thinke that you ha[...]...

Title: 1695. 7 Dec. Christopher Jeaffreson to Captain Willett
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
Addressee: Willet, William, Captain, 1647-after 1712
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Willet, William, Captain, 1647-after 1712 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1695-12-07
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Colonial administrators -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Records and correspondence, Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Officers -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: I have not lately received any Letter from you but Cap't..., Christopher Jeaffreson to Captain Willett, Original digital object name: bei-m003m
Full Text: Capt. Willet London December ye 7th 1695 Sr I have not lately received any Letter from you but Capt Matthew has advised me to rent out my Plantation and has proposed me a Tennant & I have accepted of ye proposall as to ye person tho not to the Termes he offers instead of wch I have written to him upon what conditions I would demise it but would not made any Stop in such a business without your knowledge whom I have intrusted and whose friendshippe I have long experienced and I must begg y...

Title: 1695. 9 Dec. Christopher Jeaffreson to Captain Matthew
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
Addressee: Mathew, Charles, Captain, d. 1721
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Mathew, Charles, Captain, d. 1721 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1695-12-03
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Colonial administrators -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Records and correspondence, Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Officers -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: Yo'rs of ye 24'th of June last with h'e inclosed from Cap't Burrell..., Christopher Jeaffreson to Captain Matthew, Original digital object name: bei-m003n
Full Text: Capt. Matthew London December ye 9th 1695 Yors: of ye 24th of June last with ye Inclosed from Capt Burroll I received yesterday togeather with ye Coppie of the same date & Contents for which I returne you thanks. And in answer there to I must say that I approve and verry much esteeme ye Person you nominate and am Sorry that I cannot say so much of his proposalls wch come fairre short of [nothng]* I expected the bare land without house or Slave was let for a hundred pound Sterling serired*...

Title: 1697. 1 Feb. Christopher Jeaffreson to Captain Matthew
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
Addressee: Mathew, Charles, Captain, d. 1721
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Mathew, Charles, Captain, d. 1721 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1696-02-01
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Colonial administrators -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Records and correspondence, Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Officers -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: Since ye date of my last to you w'ch goes by this fleet I have received a..., Christopher Jeaffreson to Captain Matthew, Original digital object name: bei-m003s
Full Text: Capt Matthew London Febr ye 1st, 1696/4 Sir Since ye date of my last to yoy wch goes by this fleet I have received a letter from Capt Burrell dated ye 19th of October last imposting That he had discoursed was come to an agreement wth you to rent my Plantation for [500?] £ annu dureing ye warre & six score pounds £ annu when ye peace is made and defiers me to hasten out ye Lease but it seemes to me that he verry short in those previous makes wch are to be knowne before I can prepare a leas...

Title: 1697. 10 June. Christopher Jeaffreson to Captain Matthew
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
Addressee: Mathew, Charles, Captain, d. 1721
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Mathew, Charles, Captain, d. 1721 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1697-06-10
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Colonial administrators -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Records and correspondence, Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Officers -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: Before this can reach yo'r handes you will probably have..., Christopher Jeaffreson to Captain Matthew, Original digital object name: bei-m003u
Full Text: Capt. Matthews London June ye 30th: 1697 Sir Before this can reach yor handes you will probably have heard og ye misfortune of ye West India fleet & I hope the duplicate of my letters may become to yor handes before this since ye closing of which (& a later paquest in wch was a draft of a lease for Capt Burrell wch I sent by a shippe wch I feare is taken by the ennemie) I received yor of ye 30th of November last importing That Capt Burrell as willing to paye ye rent I demanded in Lond...

Title: 1697. 13 Nov. Christopher Jeaffreson to Captains Willett and Burrell
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
Addressee: Willet, William, Captain, 1647-after 1712, Burrell, Henry, Captain, fl. 1679-1718
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Willet, William, Captain, 1647-after 1712 (Addressee), Burrell, Henry, Captain, fl. 1679-1718 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1697-11-13
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Colonial administrators -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Records and correspondence, Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Officers -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: We are now arrived at ye land of peace w'ch in a former let'r..., Christopher Jeaffreson to Captains Willett and Burrell, Original digital object name: bei-m003v
Full Text: Capt Willet freight London November ye 13th 1697 Sir Wee are now arrived at ye land of peace wch in a former ler* I tolde you wee could not distinguish from a cloud & it was indeed so long and so deepe in ye mist that the most piercing eye could hardly discerne it till wee were in ye port [?] our hopes were greater then our faith yet many doubted till ye Royal had given the finishing strokes to that misterious Treaty at ye happy conclusion of wch ye admiration of people equals theire joy ...

Title: 1697. 27 Nov. Christopher Jeaffreson to Captain Burrell
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
Addressee: Burrell, Henry, Captain, fl. 1679-1718
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Burrell, Henry, Captain, fl. 1679-1718 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1697-11-27
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Colonial administrators -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Records and correspondence, Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Officers -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: It being neere three yeares since you made yo'r first proposal to..., Christopher Jeaffreson to Captain Burrell, Original digital object name: bei-m003w
Full Text: Capt Burrell London November ye 27th 1697 Sir It being now neere three yeares since you made yor first proposall so rent my Plantation it is now tyme to put a period to that Treaty of which that you may receiver ye effects I herewith sende you a Lease wch I hope wth bee without exceptions tho its heard* at this distance to provide against all objections that it may bee liable to for Negroes are mortall & ye death of one or both may alter something but all such accidents must be accounted ...

Title: 1697. 27 Nov. Christopher Jeaffreson to Captain Willett
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
Addressee: Willet, William, Captain, 1647-after 1712
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Willet, William, Captain, 1647-after 1712 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1697-11-27
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Colonial administrators -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Records and correspondence, Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Officers -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: I received yo'rs of ye 27'th of July with ye accompts w'ch I have long desiered and should..., Christopher Jeaffreson to Captain Willett, Original digital object name: bei-m003x
Full Text: Capt Willet London November ye 27th 1697 Sir I received yor of ye 27th of July with ye accompt wch I have long defiered & should have been glad (if you & Capt Matthew had so pleased) to have received them yearely to yours you give me notoce og an other account of an other* date of what I am indebted yo you for ye bringing downe my negroes from Nevis & selling them on my Plantation wch I verry ready submit to & to all yor givt* demandes which I must pay wth additional thanks fo...

Title: 1697. 29 Jan. Christopher Jeaffreson to Captain Burrell
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
Addressee: Burrell, Henry, Captain, fl. 1679-1718
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Burrell, Henry, Captain, fl. 1679-1718 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1696-01-29
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Colonial administrators -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Records and correspondence, Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Officers -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: Yo'rs of ye 19'th of October last I received by w'ch you advise..., Christopher Jeaffreson to Captain Burrell, Original digital object name: bei-m003q
Full Text: London January ye 28th 1696/4 Sr. Ir: of ye 19th of october last received by wch you advised that you have discoursed Capt Matthew touching my plantation & that you have agreed wth him to giv me one hundred pounds Vannu dureing ye warre & sixfore pounds Vannu after ye peace is made to be payed me in London has you referre ye makeing of ye lease to me wch you requir me to hasten but you have names no secureties for ye performance of covenants as for ye due & punctual payment of ye ...

Title: 1697. 30 Jan. Christopher Jeaffreson to Captain Willett
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
Addressee: Willet, William, Captain, 1647-after 1712
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Willet, William, Captain, 1647-after 1712 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1696-01-30
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Colonial administrators -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Records and correspondence, Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Officers -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: I understand by a letter from Cap't Burrel of the 19'th of October last..., Christopher Jeaffreson to Captain Willett, Original digital object name: bei-m003r
Full Text: London January ye 30th, 1696 Capt Willet I understande by a letter from Capt Burrell of ye 19th of October last (wch is now comw to my handes) That upon some discourse & agreement betweene Capt Matthew & himselfe he is entred as Tennant upon my Plantation & has taken my Negroes &c. into his care wch seemed as stainge as it was new to me in regard I had received no advice of it from yorselfe or Capt Matthew but had heard that Capt Burrell in Companie with Capt Samuel Crooke had...

Title: 1697. 9 Feb. Christopher Jeaffreson to Captain Matthew
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
Addressee: Mathew, Charles, Captain, d. 1721
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Mathew, Charles, Captain, d. 1721 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1696-01-09
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Colonial administrators -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Records and correspondence, Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Officers -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: Yo'rs by Cap't Hart in ye Leopard (w'ch I heare is arrived..., Christopher Jeaffreson to Captain Matthew, Original digital object name: bei-m003t
Full Text: Capt Matthew London Febr ye 9th 1696/4 Sir Yor by Capt Hart in ye Leopard (wch I heare is arrived at Bristol & I received with ye inclosed bill of Loading for five Tierces & four filderkins of sugar consigned to Mr Clearke of Bristol for wch I returne you & Rankes and for yor truble & Care in my concernes I have taken three Tunnes* freight upon Capt Smith wch was all I durst* venture till I had received yor Cast whereby you advise to take six Tunns but it is now too late to do...

Title: 1700. 22 Oct. Christopher Jeaffreson's copy, in his own hand, of his will
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author)
Place of Origin: East Cambridgeshire (England)
Date: 1700-10-22
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Colonial administrators -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Records and correspondence, Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Officers -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: In the name of God Amen. To all to whom these pr'sents shall come, know yee that..., Written From Dullingham, England, Christopher Jeaffreson's copy, in his own hand, of his will., Original digital object name: bei-m003y
Full Text: In the name of God Amen To all to whome these presents shall come, Know yee that I Christopher Jeaffreson of Dullingham in ye County of Chambridge being at this present tyme by the mercy of God in perfect health and memory: Considering how uncertain the number of my dayes is in this transitory life have made and ordained this my Last Will & Testament in manner & forme following. First my soul being restored unto God who gave it and my body being decently layd in the Grave in hopes of ...

Title: 1713. 19 Jan. Christopher Jeaffreson
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
Addressee: Perry, Micajah, 1641-1721, Perry, Richard, ca. 1664-1720
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Perry, Micajah, 1641-1721 (Addressee), Perry, Richard, ca. 1664-1720 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: East Cambridgeshire (England)
Date: 1712-01-19
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Colonial administrators -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Records and correspondence, Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Officers -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: I received this day your Joint letter w'th the inclosed from.., Written From Dullingham, England, Christopher Jeaffreson, "Dullingham Ianuary ye 19th 1712/13 Sr I received this day your Joint letter wth the inclosed from Coll: Lambert..." initialled "CJ", Original digital object name: bei-m003aa
Full Text: Dullingam January ye 19th 1712/13 Sir I perceived this day your Joint Letter wth the inclosed from Coll: Lambert who by his former Letter seemed to have a prospect of what since happened as to yor damage done to my Plantation wch was not done by Capt Burrell but by Major Gilliard his Partner who as I was advised last Summer [there after]* so to doe and might have been prevented from so doeing if the Governour had been pleased to interpose his authority but my Letter must have come to late to ...

Title: 4 March and 6th May 1712,3 Copy of Letters from Col to Majr General Lambert (docket title).
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
Addressee: Lambert, Michael, Major General, 1653-1723
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Lambert, Michael, Major General, 1653-1723 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: East Cambridgeshire (England)
Date: 1712-03-04
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Apologies -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, Plantations -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, Farm rents -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 18th century
Notes: First line: When you first wrote to me about renting my Plantation..., Written From Dullingham, England, "Honored Sr When you first wrote to me about renting my Plantation I was under such engagements of a promesse made to Mr Helder and his Agent here that I was not at liberty to treat wth yor friends... Dudingham in Cambridgeshire March ye 4th: 1712/13... Chr: Jeaffreson..." and "Sr By mine of ye 4th: of March last 'wch Mr Mikajah Perry promised to forward', I gave you by way of Apologie the true Reason of my slacknesse in answering yr Letter... May ye 6 1713... Christopher Jeaffreson", Original digital object name: bei-m003bb
Full Text: Honored Sir When you first wrote to me about renting my Plantation I was under such engagements of a promasse made to Mr Helden* & his Agent here that I was not at liberty to treat wth yor friends here till I had heard what they had to say to me but when I when I understood by descoursing wth his Agent that his power & instructions were diffieient to ye end aimed at I found my selfe free to heaken to yor proposalls & in a few days came to an agreement wth Mr Micajah Perry & Mr...

Title: Copy of a Letter of Atty (docket title).
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Mathew, Charles, Captain, d. 1721 (Contributor), Willet, William, Captain, 1647-after 1712 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: East Cambridgeshire (England)
Date: 1692-11
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Attorney and client -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: To all People to whom these Presents shall come I Christopher Jeaffreson of..., Written From Dullingham, England, Original digital object name: bei-m003k
Full Text: To all People to whom thefe Presents shall come. I Christopher Jeaffreson of Duhningham in the County of Chambridge send greeting know ye that I sayd Christopher Jeaffreson Reposeing great Trust and Confidence in my good friends Capt: Charles Matthew Capt. William Willet both of ye Island St Christophers in America []* and Francis Kerie of ye same Island Gent And for good Causes and Considerations me the sayd Christopher Jeaffreson moveing have nominated constituted appointed and ordained and...

Title: Copy of a letter to Mr Richd Meriweather Jany 2nd. 1713,14 Relative to Lambert the Appraisement of Slaves (docket title).
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
Addressee: Meriwether, Richard, fl. 1686-1714
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Meriwether, Richard, fl. 1686-1714 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: East Cambridgeshire (England)
Date: 1713-01-02
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Title examination -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, Slaves -- Valuation, Plantations -- Valuation, Crops -- Valuation, Invoices, Payment, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 18th century
Notes: First line: I waited only for ye favour of a letter from you w'ch I have..., Written From Dullingham, England, "Sr I waited only for ye favour of a letter from you wch I have now Received to give my directions for ye payment of Ten Guinys into yor handes for ye use of Mr Butter in consideration of what he did for me in defence of my Tytle to that litle part of my Plantation to wch Mr Williams pretended... Chr: Jeaffreson" With 2 copies in CJ's hand., Original digital object name: bei-m003ee
Full Text: To Mr Richard Merriweather January ye 2, 1713/4 Sir I waited only for ye favour of a letter from you wch I have now received to give my directions for ye payment of Ten Guinys into yor handes for ye use of Mr Buller in consideration of what he did for me in defiance of my Tytle to that little part of my Plantation to wch Mr Williams pretended who claimed under Mr Henry Garbrants whom I found* in possession of it when I first came upon St. Christophers & against whom I put into possession ...

Title: December 13th, 1682. Mr. William Millet his Account
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Millett, William, fl. 1682 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: East Cambridgeshire (England), St. Kitts and Nevis
Date: 1682-12-13
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Financial records -- England, West Indies -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: Mr. William Millet his Acco't of..., Probably written in Dullingham, England, This item was inserted into a ledger book for the Wingfield Estate owned by the Jeaffreson family, Original digital object name: bei-m003h-05

Title: November 6, 1682. Invoice of goods shipped on board the Trew Love
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Helmes, William, Captain fl. 1682 (Contributor), Trew Love (Ship : fl. 1682) (Contributor)
Place of Origin: East Cambridgeshire (England), St. Kitts and Nevis
Date: 1682-11-06
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Financial records -- St. Kitts and Nevis, West Indies -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: Invoyce of goods shipt on board the Trew Love, Probably written in Dullingham, England, This item was inserted into a ledger book for the Wingfield Estate owned by the Jeaffreson family, Original digital object name: bei-m003h-04

Title: Novr. 12. 1713 Damage done by Major Gilliard partner to Mr Burrell - New lease to be granted to Col. Lambert. an Inventory of Slaves and what was Standing and growing and the Estate - (docket title).
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author)
Place of Origin: East Cambridgeshire (England)
Date: 1713-11-12
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Damages, Leases -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, Plantations -- Inventories -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, Slave papers, Crops, Title examinations, Anglo-French War, 1666-1667 -- Influence, Great powers -- History -- 17th century, Imperialism -- History -- 17th century, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 18th century
Notes: First line: Give me leave to ade to the the other troubles I have given..., Written From Dullingham, England, "Dullingham Nov:ber 12:th 1713 Sr Give me leave to ade to the the other troubles I have given you this assce of my thanks for your appearance on my behalf upon my Plantation on ye 30th of July last to see an Inventory made... Sr you knew Henry Garbrants who when our Island was lost in the Year 1666 livd under the French and as other foraighners did acquired a sham Title to a part of my Plantation... Your obliged humble servant" (no name at end)., Original digital object name: bei-m003dd
Full Text: Dullingham November ye 12th, 1713 Sir Give me leave to aide to the the other troubles I have given you this o my thanks for your appearances on my behalf upon my Plantation on yor 30th of July last to see an Inventory made of the slaves and of what was standing or groeing upon my said Plantation at that time more then my new Tenant or his agents had planted since the time of his entry upon the premises wch I understand was some Months before the commencement of this Lease (viz) the 25th of Ma...

Title: Old Accounts of the Manor of Wingfield on the Island of St. Christophers (ms. cover title).
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725,
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749 (Author)
Place of Origin: East Cambridgeshire (England), St. Kitts and Nevis
Date: 1675-1735
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Financial records -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, Wingfield Manor (Saint Kitts and Nevis), West Indies -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: Old Accounts of the Manor of Wingfield on the Island of St. Christopher [Cover Title], Probably written in Dullingham, England, Original digital object name: bei-m003h, Hough and Hough notes: Old Accounts of the Manor of Wingfield on the Island of St. Christophers (ms. cover title). Codex account book bound in vellum, marbled endpapers. Some dampstain. 1 leaf, leaves [1-7] excised, 8-58, [6], 7 blank, [1], 1-9, [1] leaves with ms., 82 blank leaves. Interleavings include receipts; calculations; building plans; "a Copy of Sr. Wm. Stapletons Grant of 1685 the use of the Old Road River with permission to build Mills & Indego works & & &" (1p. ms.); "1685 Resceived of Capt. Athy this Book on ye 12th of November 1685 By me Christopher Jeaffreson" "This Schedule and Award Made on the 27 of August 1685 between Capt. Chrisr Ieaffreson and Ensign Edwd Thome" (ms., 20p., 30.2 cm.); Inventory of Wingfields 29 July 1685 by Lt. Zachariah Rice Lt Francis Kerie (docket title); "Copy of the Act of the Genll. Council & Assembly of the Leeward Jslands touching Comrs. & an Agent for the said Jslands./ for Capt Jeffreyson" (docket title (ms., 4p., 29.2 cm.; St. Johns, Antigua, 8 Nov. 1690); "...An Act for appointing Cõmrs. and an Agent to Negotiate and Mannage the Affaires of the Leeward Jslands as also for setting a Fund for the defraying the Expence & Charge of such Negotiation & procureing of divers necessaries for the Use and benefit of said Jslands..."

Title: Preliminary sketch for plans, possibly for buildings on the Dullingham, England or Wingfield, St. Kitts estates. Undated
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author)
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Architectural drawing, West Indies -- History
Notes: Probably written in Dullingham, England, This item was inserted into a ledger book for the Wingfield Estate owned by the Jeaffreson family., Original digital object name: bei-m003h-18

Title: Receipt from Christopher Jeaffreson to George Atkinson and Jeremiah Cushinge, March 1, 1680
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
Addressee: Atkinson, George, fl. 1680-1681, Cushinge, Jeremiah, fl. 1680-1681
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Atkinson, George, fl. 1680-1681 (Addressee), Cushinge, Jeremiah, fl. 1680-1681 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: East Cambridgeshire (England), St. Kitts and Nevis
Date: 1680-03-01
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Financial records -- St. Kitts and Nevis, West Indies -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: Received this day of Christopher Jeaffreson one hogshead of..., Probably written in Dullingham, England, This item was inserted into a ledger book for the Wingfield Estate owned by the Jeaffreson family., Original digital object name: bei-m003h-03

Title: Rough Sketch of Agreement to Capt Burell (docket title).
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
Addressee: Burrell, Henry, Captain, fl. 1679-1718
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Burrell, Henry, Captain, fl. 1679-1718 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: East Cambridgeshire (England)
Date: 1696
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Colonial administrators -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Records and correspondence, Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Officers -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: This Indenture made of _ day of _ In ye yeare of o'r Lord God one thousand six hundred ninty and..., Probably written from Dullingham, Original digital object name: bei-m003o
Full Text: This Indenture made ye [blank] day of [blank] In ye yeare of our Lord God one thoufand six hundred ninty and six in ye [blank] yeare of our soveraigne Lord William ye third by the grace of God king of England & Scotland France & Ireland defender of ye faith & Between Christopher Jeaffrefon of Bukingham in the County of Chambridge Gent on ye one partes Capt Henry Burroll of ye Island of St Christopher in America In ye West Indies of ye other part witnesseth that ye sayd Christopher...

Title: Several preliminary sketches for plans, possibly for buildings on the Dullingham, England or Wingfield, St. Kitts estates. Undated
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author)
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Architectural drawing, West Indies -- History
Notes: Probably written in Dullingham, England, This item was inserted into a ledger book for the Wingfield Estate owned by the Jeaffreson family, Original digital object name: bei-m003h-19

Title: [1716] A Lease from Christopher Jeffreson Esqr. to Major General Lambeth of the plantation or Mannor of Wingfield in St Christophers for Twelve Yeares at 200l p [annum] to [expire] at Lady Day 1728. (docket title).
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
Addressee: Lambert, Michael, Major General, 1653-1723
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Author), Lambert, Michael, Major General, 1653-1723 (Addressee)
Date: 1716
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Leases -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, Wingfield Manor (Saint Kitts and Nevis), West Indies – History
Notes: First line: This Indenture made that ffifteenth Day of May in the Seventh Year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George by the Grace of God of Great Britain ffrance and Ireland..., Written From Dullingham, England, Signed "Christopher Jeaffreson.", Original digital object name: bei-m003ff, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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