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Title: "Memorandm, that mr: Iames Stapleton, the Son of his Excie:William Stapleton Captt. Generall &c Was borne upon this Island of Nevis the 24th. day of Septr. …
Author: Fenton, Thomas, d. 1734
All Contributors: Fenton, Thomas, d. 1734 (Author), Stapleton, William, Baronet, d. 1686 (Contributor), Stapleton, Anne Russell, d. 1722 (Contributor), Stapleton, Ann, 1675-after 1730 (Contributor), Stapleton, Frances, 1681-after 1722 (Contributor), Stapleton, James, 1672- (Contributor), Stapleton, Louise, 1679-after 1686 (Contributor), Stapleton, Miles, 1677-1730 (Contributor), Stapleton, William, Baronet, 1674-1700 (Contributor), Leeward Islands. Governor (1672-1685 : Stapleton) (Contributor)
Place of Origin: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Date: 1681
Series Heading: M20. [Stapleton family]
Geography: Nevis
Subject: Registers of births, etc. -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: First line: "Memorandm, that mr: Iames Stapleton,..." [first line], "Memorandm, that mr: Iames Stapleton, the Son of his Excie:William Stapleton Captt. Generall &c Was borne upon this Island of Nevis the 24th. day of Septr. being Tuesday about eleavin of the Clock at night ano: Do~m: 1672... William Stapleton the Second Son... Ann Stapleton the Daughter... Miles Stapleton, the third Son... Lewise Stapleton, Second Daughter... Frances Stapleton, the third Daughter... All Recorded in the Book of Records of Nevis Tho: Fenton Secr~."Copy record of birth dates for the six Stapleton children., Original digital object name: bei-m020, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 1 Jan. 1810. Indenture of Harts Estate in Saint Kitts between Richard Parry and John Julius
Author: Parry, Richard
Addressee: Julius, John
All Contributors: Parry, Richard (Author), Thompson, William (Contributor), Woodley, John (Contributor), Julius, John (Addressee)
Series Heading: M328. Cotton, Frances, fl. 1789-1822.
Geography: Saint Kitts
Subject: Sugar plantations -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, Leases -- West Indies, West Indies -- History
Notes: Original digital object name: bei-m328b, This digital resource is provided by Burke Library, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 10 June 1781, Paris, AL to Pocquet de Puilhery
Place of Origin: Paris (France)
Date: 1781-06-10
Series Heading: M275. [Rochechouart Le Vassor de la Touche, Louise Celeste] fl. 1781.
Geography: Martinique
Subject: Cousins -- Martinique -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, La Touche family, West Indies -- History
Notes: Unsigned, "je nay pas eü lesprits assí a moi, mon cher cousin depuis deux mois... un fatalle voyage que mon mari a faite a paris ou il avoit été apeller par mr de castris est cause de toute ma peine... je voudrais aussi savoir ce qui a dejas été payé sur La potiche, mr goursac vous metteras au faite de tous...", Original digital object name: bei-m275, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 10 May 1801. Ms. Letter to Vincent Boudet, signed
Date: 1801-05-10
Series Heading: M406. Guadeloupe correspondence, 1801-1802.
Geography: Guadeloupe, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts, Saint Martin (West Indies)
Subject: Business communication -- Saint -- Barthe´lemy -- Correspondence, West Indies, French -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- History
Notes: Signed, cher frere -- Je vous écrit a la hatte pressé par l'occasion, pour vous accuser réception de la votre par Mad. Pascal... signed "Boudet Dumaine.", Original digital object name: bei-m406t, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 11 janv. 1801-- Le Vassor relative aux Clefs du Magasin a M. (docket title).
Place of Origin: Martinique
Date: 1801-01-11
Series Heading: M413. Pocquet de Puilhéry, Louis Claude, fl. 1761-1800.
Geography: Martinique
Subject: Tickets -- Martinique -- History -- 19th century, Horsemanship -- Martinique, Letter carriers -- Martinique, Child slaves -- Martinique -- History -- 19th century, Migraine -- Martinique, Le Lamentin (Martinique), West Indies -- History
Notes: "Monsieur Jallais monter à cheval hier, avec les Dames quand votre petit negre m'a remit votre Billet and j'avois Eu outre un migrain qui me faisoit beaucoup souffrir cequi m'a Empeché De vous repondre..." signed "Levassor D. Bd" and written to "Monsieur Brisson au Lamentin" (int. add.)., Original digital object name: bei-m413a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 12 April 1801. ALS to John Stockdale
Date: 1801-04-12
Series Heading: M406. Guadeloupe correspondence, 1801-1802.
Geography: Guadeloupe, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts, Saint Martin (West Indies)
Subject: Auditors' reports, Business communication -- Guadeloupe -- Saint-Martin, West Indies -- History
Notes: Sir As I shall not have time to ballance the accts here I shall give you the heads of them only but rest assured I have put them in such a channel as it will be easy to ballance them at leasure... I have had a very difficult time to gett any monies here... signed "in haste" "Edwd. Horsman.", Original digital object name: bei-m406e, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 12 Jan. 1847 Govt Office. Printed circular, to HK asking...
Date: 1847-01-12
Series Heading: M557. King, Henry, fl. 1837-1847.
Geography: Saint Lucia
Subject: Bureaucracy -- Saint Lucia -- History -- 19th century, Hierarchies, Communication in management -- Saint Lucia -- History -- 19th century, Public officers, West Indies -- History
Notes: Govt Office.Copy to HK asking "that the Public Officers in St Lucia... abstain from communicating with His Excellency direct on matters of public business... excepting through the medium of the Officer Administering the Government. ...", Original digital object name: bei-m557qq, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 13 Aug. 1846 Wm Hanley to HK, cover letter for above.
Date: 1846-08-13
Series Heading: M557. King, Henry, fl. 1837-1847.
Geography: Saint Lucia
Subject: Susan King (Brig) -- North Carolina -- Wilmington -- History -- 19th century, Racially mixed people -- Saint Lucia, Race discrimination, Racism, Complaint letters, Foreign ministers -- Saint Lucia -- History -- 19th century -- Correspondence, North Carolina -- Wilmington -- Race relations, West Indies -- History
Notes: Wm Hanley to HK, cover letter for above., Original digital object name: bei-m557nn, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 15 Augt 1846 Copy of letter to Mr Hanley (docket title).
Series Heading: M557. King, Henry, fl. 1837-1847.
Geography: Saint Lucia
Subject: Confidence, Resolutions, Legislative, Susan King (Brig) -- North Carolina -- Wilmington -- History -- 19th century, Racially mixed people -- Saint Lucia, Race discrimination, West Indies -- History
Notes: The prompt steps which His Excellency Colonel Torrens adopted in acquainting the Home Govt. with the affair will no doubt be the means of putting a stop to our coloured seamen being again annoyed in Wilmington..., Original digital object name: bei-m557oo, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 15 Mar 1734/5 From Judge Burt to mr Budgen to get Watts's Ballce from mr Truman.— (docket title)
Author: Burt, William Pym, d. 1750
Addressee: Budgen, Thomas, d. 1772
All Contributors: Burt, William Pym, d. 1750 (Author), Mathew, William, d. 1752 (Contributor), Leeward Islands. Governor (1729-1752 : Mathew) (Contributor), Truman, Thomas, d. 1769 (Contributor), Watts, John, d. 1734 (Contributor), Budgen, Thomas, d. 1772 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Date: 1735-03-15
Series Heading: M62. Burt, William Pym, d. 1748
Geography: Leeward Islands (West Indies), Saint Kitts
Subject: Executors and administrators -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, Power of Attorney -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Sir By the direction of his Excy General Mathew I take the freedom to inclose the within power of Attorney... The occasion is this John Watts an Infant dying here Intestate and no person having a better Right to take out Letters of Administration on the personal Estate whereof he dy'd possess'd, The Same was committed to me, and I have taken all that was here into my possession, but there is a Sum... in the hands of mr Thomas Truman..." signed "W. P. B."On William Burt cf. Oliver, History of Antigua 1:88.Phillipps Ms. 17094., Original digital object name: bei-m062, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 15 May 1801. ALS to J. H. Garrou
Date: 1801-05-15
Series Heading: M406. Guadeloupe correspondence, 1801-1802.
Geography: Guadeloupe, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts, Saint Martin (West Indies)
Subject: Guadeloupe -- Saint-Martin, Colonists -- Saint-Barthe´lemy -- Correspondence, West Indies, French -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- History
Notes: j'ai eu le plaisir de vous donner de nos nouvelles, jéspére que jean Vous auras rémis 2. . £. qui Lyons été recommandé... Le 16. may -- jean charles arrive a Linstant et ne ma rien portér de Votre part... signed "Soeur.", Original digital object name: bei-m406ff, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 16 May 1801. ALS to John Claveau
Date: 1801-05-16
Series Heading: M406. Guadeloupe correspondence, 1801-1802.
Geography: Guadeloupe, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts, Saint Martin (West Indies)
Subject: Colonists -- Saint-Barthe´lemy -- Records and correspondence, West Indies, French -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- History
Notes: je reçois à l'instant Mon Cher C. votre lettre Du 10 Ct ou je vois que Mr Cooper Vous accepte 60 Cwt. de Savon au lieu de 69..." signed "Devoue.", Original digital object name: bei-m406hh, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 16 May 1801. ALS to M. Vitalis
Date: 1801-05-16
Series Heading: M406. Guadeloupe correspondence, 1801-1802.
Geography: Guadeloupe, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts, Saint Martin (West Indies)
Subject: Brothers and sisters -- Saint-Barthe´lemy -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History
Notes: est il possible mon cher frere que vous ne soyez pas encore rendu auprés de nôtre pauvre maman aprés tous ce que je vous ai dit de sa maladie... signed "V. Natoire.", Original digital object name: bei-m406mm, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 1677-1681. Bill for medical service from André Panier to Christopher Jeaffreson
Author: Panier, André, fl. 1677-1681
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Panier, André, fl. 1677-1681 (Author), Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Addressee)
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: Financial records -- St Kitts and Nevis, West Indies -- History
Notes: First line: Monsieur Jayfreson doit à André Parnier..., Probably written in St. Kitts 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-20

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, 1712, 1713. Miscellaneous papers relative to St. Christophers
All Contributors: Stapleton, William, Baronet, d. 1686 (Contributor), Leeward Islands. Governor (1672-1685 : Stapleton) (Contributor), Lambert, Michael, Major General, 1653-1723 (Contributor)
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: Records -- St. Kitts and Nevis, West Indies -- History -- 17th century, West Indies -- History -- 18th 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-09

Title: 1685. A copy of Sir Wm. Stapletons Grant of the use of the Old Road River with permission to build mills & Indego warehouses
Author: Stapleton, William, Baronet, d. 1686
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Stapleton, William, Baronet, d. 1686 (Author), Leeward Islands. Governor (1672-1685 : Stapleton) (Author), Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (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: Land grants -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, Wingfield Manor (Saint Kitts and Nevis, Plantations -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, West Indies -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: Know all men by these presents that I Sr William..., 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-08

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: 17 April 1743. Ms. Letter to Joshua Sharpe, 13 lines, with integral address.
Author: Fleming, Gilbert, d. 1762
Addressee: Sharpe, Joshua
All Contributors: Fleming, Gilbert, d. 1762 (Author), Sharpe, Joshua (Addressee), Wayne, Mathew, fl. 1722-1742 (Contributor), Wayne, Thomas, fl. 1742 (Contributor)
Date: 1743-04-17
Series Heading: M81. Fleming, Gilbert, d. 1762
Geography: Great Britain, Leeward Islands (West Indies)
Subject: Petition, Right of -- West Indies -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Sir Rodille has serv'd Mr Math: Wayne allso wth a Writt..." signed "Gilbt: Fleming" with note at end signed "Matt Wayne.", Original digital object name: bei-m081a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 17 June 1845 Hanley to HK re: introducing Trial by Jury into St Lucia...
Date: 1845-06-17
Series Heading: M557. King, Henry, fl. 1837-1847.
Geography: Saint Lucia
Subject: Jury -- Saint Lucia -- History -- 19th century, Reference legislation, Human rights, Bill drafting, West Indies -- History
Notes: Hanley to HK re: introducing Trial by Jury into St Lucia."that as the Jury Ordinance of April 1844 <which appeared to me would have answered well in St Lucia> has been disallowed, my opinion is that the Jury Law of England, as introduced into Trinidad, might be adapted in St Lucia, provided is has been found to answer in that Colony...", Original digital object name: bei-m557ff, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 17 Mar. 1846 Wm. Hanley to HK granting 5 months' leave of absence...
Date: 1846-03-17
Series Heading: M557. King, Henry, fl. 1837-1847.
Geography: Saint Lucia
Subject: Leave of absence, Health, Temporary employees, Saint Lucia -- Officials and employees -- Leave regulations -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- History
Notes: Wm. Hanley to HK granting 5 months' leave of absence for health. "I am desired to express his Excellency's anxious hope, that the relaxation you require may produce the desired result... enabling you to afford again to His Excellency in Council that efficient and upright aid, from which himself and his Predecessors have so long benefitted.", Original digital object name: bei-m557kk, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 17 May 1801. ALS to Bernard Léon
Date: 1801-05-17
Series Heading: M406. Guadeloupe correspondence, 1801-1802.
Geography: Guadeloupe, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts, Saint Martin (West Indies)
Subject: Colonists -- Saint-Barthe´lemy -- Correspondence, West Indies, French -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- History
Notes: Citoyen Jereçois à liartam votre lettre 10 May 1801 et Je proffetes à lahate de l'occasion pour vous dire que Le Cen Boucher ne peut vous envoyer habilles de Silvestre, parce qu'il Là Laimé d'ecrire Luy, mais qu'il en fait Son affaire... signed "Artaud.", Original digital object name: bei-m406qq, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 17 November 1806 Sir Robt Milnes Transmitting his accounts of Bills drawn by him as Governor of Martinico... (docket title)
Place of Origin: Cockglode
Date: 1806-11-17
Series Heading: M444. Martinique. Governor, 1795-1796 (Robert Shore Milnes).
Geography: Martinique
Subject: Martinique. ?b Governor (1795-1796 : Milnes) -- Correspondence, Cover letters -- Martinique -- History -- 19th century, Auditors' reports -- Martinique, Martinique (British occupation, 1794-1802) -- Influence, Martinique -- Militia -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Sir I had the honor of informing the Commissioners for Auditing the Public Accounts, that at the time I received their notice..." he was ill.Accounts and vouchers not present, this is the cover letter. Remarks on the Militia of Martinico having been without government support., Original digital object name: bei-m444, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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: 1727. A bill for Christopher Jeaffreson Esqr
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749 (Addressee)
Date: 1727
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 -- East Cambridgeshire (England), West Indies -- History -- 18th 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-10

Title: 1756. 10 Oct. James George Douglas to Christopher Jeaffreson...
Author: Douglas, James George, d. 1768
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, d. 1789
All Contributors: Douglas, James George, d. 1768 (Author), Jeaffreson, Christopher, d. 1789 (Addressee), Marsham, Robert, Baron Romney, 1712-1793 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1756-10-10
Series Heading: M119. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1756-1824 (d. after 21 May 1824).
Geography: Saint Kitts
Subject: Leases -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 18th century -- Sources, West Indies -- History
Notes: James George Douglas to Christopher Jeaffreson, 1p. and copy, Romney to Douglas, 16 Oct., 1p., Original digital object name: bei-m119b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
Full Text: Sir Lord Romney has sent me a Letter of which the Inclosed is a copy. I heartly wish his Lordship & you had a meeting to talk the matter together & I imagine he will be in Town at the meeting of Parliament I beg my compliments may be acceptable to Mrs. & Miss Jeaffreron & I am with great regard Sir. Your most obed Servant James George Douglas London Oct 10th 1756 Christopher Jeafferson Esquire Oct. 18 1756 Mr Douglas Relative to the Renewal of the Lease of the St. Christopher ...

Title: 1756? Abstract of ye Title of Chrisr. Jeaffreson Esqr to a Plantation called Wingfield Manor in ye Parish of St. Thomas in the Island of St. Christophers (docket title).
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, John, Colonel, fl. 1590-1660 (Contributor), Jeaffreson, John, d. 1695 (Contributor), Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Contributor), Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749 (Contributor), Jeaffreson, Elizabeth Shuckburgh, ca. 1700-1778 (Contributor), Jeaffreson, Christopher, d. 1789 (Contributor), Marsham, Robert, Baron Romney, 1712-1793 (Contributor), Marsham, Priscilla Pym, Lady Romney, 1724-1771 (Contributor)
Date: 1756
Series Heading: M119. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1756-1824 (d. after 21 May 1824).
Geography: Saint Kitts
Subject: Wingfield Manor (Saint Kitts and Nevis), Abstracts of title -- Saint Kitts and Nevis
Notes: Original digital object name: bei-m119a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
Full Text: 25 March 1737 The Said Chritopher Jeaffreson by [?] demised to ye sayd Charles Pym The sayd Plantation and Premises in St Christopher For ye Term of 500 Years For securing £2200 & [?] dues on Bound bearing [even?] Date there with 27 September 1738 The said Chritopher Jeaffreson charged the Said Estate with ye Payment of ye first Sum of 800 & Interest to ye Charles Pym 13 December 1739 The said Charles Pym by his Will gave his Daughter Priscilla Pym aforesaid Lady Romney all his Estate...

Title: 1757. 4 Feb. Robert Savage to Christopher Jeaffreson
Author: Savage, Robert, fl. 1757
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, d. 1789
All Contributors: Savage, Robert, fl. 1757 (Author), Jeaffreson, Christopher, d. 1789 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1757-02-04
Series Heading: M119. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1756-1824 (d. after 21 May 1824).
Geography: Saint Kitts
Subject: Letters of intent -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: Robert Savage to Christopher Jeaffreson, 2p., Original digital object name: bei-m119c, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
Full Text: Sir London Feb 4th 1757 I am sorry that I could not meet you at the place Appointed the Reason of which is as follows, I went on Board my Ship in the FourNoon & could no get on Shoar till 4 of the Clock in the afternoon, the ice being so thick that a Bote could not pass, I Recd your Letter and note the Contents of it You may Depend that the Attorneys will never Admitt me to Examine Your Estate by Virtue of your Letter or at Least I thinkso, if you think propper to give me a power to Act f...

Title: 1758? Bond from Lord Romney and Mr Neave to Mr Jeaffreson for Payment of Rent and observance of Covenants in Lease. (docket title).
Author: Marsham, Robert, Baron Romney, 1712-1793, Neave, Richard, Baronet, 1731-1814
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, d. 1789
All Contributors: Marsham, Robert, Baron Romney, 1712-1793 (Author), Neave, Richard, Baronet, 1731-1814 (Author), Jeaffreson, Christopher, d. 1789 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1781-10-20
Series Heading: M119. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1756-1824 (d. after 21 May 1824).
Geography: Saint Kitts
Subject: Real covenants -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, Landlord and tenant -- Correspondence, Legal instruments, West Indies -- History
Notes: Original digital object name: bei-m119f, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
Full Text: Know all Men by these Presents that the Robert Lord Romney and Richard Neave [_] of the City of London Merchant are [_] [_] [_] held and firmly bound to Christopher Jeaffreson of [_] Dullingham in the County of Cambridge Esquire in Five Thousand Pounds [_] [_] of good and lawful Money of Great Britain To be paid to the said [_] [_] Christopher Jeaffreson or his [_] certain Attorney Executors Administrators or Assigns For which Payment to be well and faithfully made we bind ourselves and each ...

Title: 1775? Ms., 8 p. With typed transcription. Begins: "The Barracks..."
Place of Origin: Ms., 8 p. With typed transcription.
Date: 1775
Series Heading: M230. Oake, J. M., fl. 1775?
Geography: Trinidad
Subject: Great Britain. Army -- Commando troops -- Barracks and quarters -- Trinidad and Tobago -- Trinidad -- Early works to 1800, Soldiers -- Billeting -- Health aspects, West Indies -- History
Notes: Royal York Rangers.Begins: "The Barracks occupied by the Royal York Rangers in Trinidad, are situate in the interior of the Islands: at a small village East of Port of Spain..."Oake, adjutant of the Rangers, ascribes most of the Rangers' illnesses to the poor location and ventilation of the barracks in relation to the surrounding land and vegetation., Original digital object name: bei-m230, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 1781. 8 May. Richard Neave to Christopher Jeaffreson
Author: Neave, Richard, Baronet, 1731-1814
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, d. 1789
All Contributors: Neave, Richard, Baronet, 1731-1814 (Author), Jeaffreson, Christopher, d. 1789 (Addressee), Marsham, Robert, Baron Romney, 1712-1793 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1781-05-08
Series Heading: M119. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1756-1824 (d. after 21 May 1824).
Geography: Saint Kitts
Subject: Landlord and tenant -- Correspondence, Leases -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 18th century -- Sources, West Indies -- History
Notes: Richard Neave to Christopher Jeaffreson, 1p., Original digital object name: bei-m119h, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
Full Text: Dear Son* I transmitted to Lord Romney the letter you Sent me representing the Renewal of the Lease of your Estate. & as it is more agreeable to have proposalls made to you, his Lordship has demand me to inform you, that as he as desirous of completing the business without any further difficulty he will pay you four thousand pounds upon having a Term of Thirty years added to his present lease at the same rate that is new proved* for it I am with regard Your Abject Humble Servant Richard N...

Title: 1788 Estate of Sir Ralph Payne KB... Accounts Sales of Rum for 1788...
Place of Origin: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Date: 1790-07-29
Series Heading: M317. Payne, Sir Ralph, 1st baron Lavington, 1739-1807.
Geography: Saint Kitts
Subject: Account books -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, Accounts current, Financial statements, Examiners (Administrative procedure), Sales accounting, Inventories -- Accounting, Rum, Slaves, Livestock, West Indies -- History
Notes: 1788 Estate of Sir Ralph Payne KB... Accounts Sales of Rum for 1788... Account Current with John Elliot... A List of the Slaves and Stock on the Estate of Sir Ralph Payne... K.B. for the Year 1788...Signed by the examiner, William Stephens, lists 128 names., Original digital object name: bei-m317, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 1790. 6 Nov. Richard and Thomas Neave to Christopher Jeaffreson...
Author: Neave, Richard, Baronet, 1731-1814, Neave, Thomas, Baronet, 1761-1848
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, Lieutenant-General, ca. 1760-1824
All Contributors: Neave, Richard, Baronet, 1731-1814 (Author), Neave, Thomas, Baronet, 1761-1848 (Author), Jeaffreson, Christopher, Lieutenant-General, ca. 1760-1824 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1790-11-06
Series Heading: M119. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1756-1824 (d. after 21 May 1824).
Geography: Saint Kitts
Subject: Landlord and tenant -- Correspondence, Plantations -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 18th century -- Sources, Wingfield Manor (Saint Kitts and Nevis), West Indies -- History
Notes: Richard and Thomas Neave to Christopher Jeaffreson, 1p., Original digital object name: bei-m119k, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
Full Text: London 4 Nov. 1790 Sir In answer to your favour of the 4th.. The Rum provd very indifferent of sold for mere than £34.6.6. From which deduct £25.3 for the Duty perchance You have Credit £9.3.6. for the Ballanee* which shall keep at your disposal We are Sir, Your Most Obed Richard The* Neave Christopher Jeaffreson Booked 27 Nov. 1790Richard Neave Nov. 4, 1790 Rum account stated to be bad* C. Jeaffreson Esquire Dullingham near New Market

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