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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: 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: 24 June 1748
Author: Fleming, Gilbert, d. 1762
All Contributors: Fleming, Gilbert, d. 1762 (Author), Watts, John, d. 1748? (Contributor)
Date: 1748-06-24
Series Heading: M99. Fleming, Gilbert, d. 1762
Geography: Antigua, Nevis, Saint Kitts, Tortola (British Virgin Islands)
Subject: Tortola (British Virgin Islands), Acquisition of property -- West Indies (British), Claims against decedents' estates, Slaves -- Valuation, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Sir I have not yet received the information from Leeward which was to direct me in the purchase of the Land at Brewer's Bay in Tortola... If your Excellency will purchase for me the 350 acres of Land at Tortola I will release my claim to All the Negros Watts dy'd possess'd of, as well as to their Hire... Gilbt: Fleming" Phillipps Ms. 17094., Original digital object name: bei-m099d, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 30 May 1748. ALS to Sq. Doctor Jarvis at Antigua
Author: Fleming, Gilbert, d. 1762
Addressee: Jarvis, Francis, M.D., fl. 1748
All Contributors: Fleming, Gilbert, d. 1762 (Author), Jarvis, Francis, M.D., fl. 1748 (Addressee)
Date: 1748-05-30
Series Heading: M99. Fleming, Gilbert, d. 1762
Geography: Antigua, Nevis, Saint Kitts, Tortola (British Virgin Islands)
Subject: Gratitude, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Sir I take extremely kindly the preference you have given me in the purchase of Brewer's Bay, and shall allways remember it... Gilbt: Fleming", Original digital object name: bei-m099c, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 30th November, 1819. Major General Jeaffreson in account current with James Wildman
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, Lieutenant-General, ca. 1760-1824
Addressee: Wildman, James Beckford, 1788-1867
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, Lieutenant-General, ca. 1760-1824 (Author), Wildman, James Beckford, 1788-1867 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1819-11-30
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: Financial records -- London (England), West Indies -- History -- 19th century
Notes: This item was inserted into a ledger book for the Wingfield Estate owned by the Jeaffreson family, Original digital object name: bei-m003h-14

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: 5 Novr. 1685 Sr. Wm. Stapletons Grant. 1685 Of the use of the Old Road River with permission to build Mills and Indigo Works (docket title). "Original Grant of the use of the water in the Old Road River for the benefit of the Wingfield Estate" (2d docket title).
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)
Date: 1685-11-05
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: Governors -- Leeward Islands (West Indies) -- Early works to 1800, Grants-in-aid, Colonial, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: Know all men by these Presents that I S'r William Stapleton Barr'nt..., Probably written from Nevis., Sr. Wm. Stapletons Grant., Original digital object name: bei-m003i
Full Text: Know all men thesse Presnts That I Sr William Stapleton Bartmt: Capt. Gneral and Cheife Governor in and over his Majesties Carribe Leeward Islands In America By vertue of a Commifsion to me directed by of Late Soveraigne Lord King Charles ye second bearing date the 10th of Feb: 1671/2 Whereby I am Impowered to lett set and dispofe of all such lands, tenements, & hereditaments as shall fall or otherwife become dew to our soveraigne Lord ye King in any of the sayd Islands Haveing Deed under...

Title: 7 of February, 1678/9. Receipt of payment to Thomas Pulham
Author: Pulham, Thomas, fl. 1678-1679
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Pulham, Thomas, fl. 1678-1679 (Author), Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: St. Kitts and Nevis
Date: 1678-02-07
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: Financial records -- St. Kitts and Nevis, West Indies -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: Received of John Stall the sum of one..., 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-11

Title: Antigua, 22 July 1758. ALS to Davenport and Wentworth...
Author: Wentworth, Daniel, fl. 1758-1760
Addressee: Wentworth, Hugh Hall, ca. 1740-1774
All Contributors: Wentworth, Daniel, fl. 1758-1760 (Author), Davenport & Wentworth (Firm), ca. 1757-1766 (Addressee), Day, John, fl. 1758 (Contributor), Wentworth, Hugh Hall, ca. 1740-1774 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: Antigua and Barbuda
Date: 1758-7-22
Series Heading: M132. Wentworth, Daniel, fl. 1758.
Geography: Antigua, Sint Eustatius, Saint Kitts
Subject: Frigates -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Saint Kitts -- Early works to 1800, Naval Convoys -- West Indies, Merchant ships -- Antigua and Barbuda -- Early works to 1800, Merchant ships -- Netherlands, West Indies -- History
Notes: "This my Second by Capt: Phillips... to acquaint you of my arrival at Antigua where I have Sold my Cargo to Mr: John Day... I run for St: Kitts but fell in to windward and was very Lucky for there is 2 Frigates one of 28 the Other of 30 or 36 Guns Crusing of St: Kitts and have been in to Statia and it is said they are to Convoy Dutch Ships Clear of the Islands--..." signed "Dan Wentworth" with postscript.Includes local prices, asks for insurance., Original digital object name: bei-m132, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Bond for performance of Covts. from Major Generall Michael Lambeth Micajah Perry Thomas Truman - and John Merriman to Christopher Jeaffreson Esqr./ Dat 15th. May 1721 (docket title).
Author: Lambert, Michael, Major General, 1653-1723, Perry, Micajah, 1641-1721, Truman, Thomas, d. 1769, Merriman, John, fl. 1721
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Lambert, Michael, Major General, 1653-1723 (Author), Perry, Micajah, 1641-1721 (Author), Truman, Thomas, d. 1769 (Author), Merriman, John, fl. 1721 (Author), Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Date: 1721-05-15
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: Suretyship and guaranty, Surety and fidelity insurance -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 18th century
Notes: First line: Noverint universi per presentes nos Honourabil Major General Michaelem Lambert de Insula S'cts..., Original digital object name: bei-m003hh
Full Text: The Condition of this Obligation is such That whereas by Indentures of Lease bearing Date the Twelfth day of of September Anno Did* and Thousand Seven Hundred and Twelve and made between the about said Christopher Jeaffreson of the one part and the above bounden Michael Lambert of the other part the said Christopher Jeaffreson for the Consideerations therein mentioned and of thereunto Covenants and Agreements therein Contained to be paid done and performed by the said Michael Lambert Did Demi...

Title: Bond from Christopher Jeaffreson Esqr to Charles Pym Esqr for payment of £400 Dated 20 Nov. 1739 (docket title).
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749
Addressee: Pym, Charles, d. 1741
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749 (Author), Pym, Charles, d. 1741 (Addressee), Truman, Thomas, d. 1769 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: East Cambridgeshire (England)
Date: 1739-11-20
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: Mortgage bonds -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 18th century
Notes: First line: Know all Men by these presents that I Christopher..., Written From Dullingham, England, Original digital object name: bei-m003oo, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
Full Text: Know all Men by these presents that Christopher Jeaffreson of Dullingham of the County of Cambridge Exq amheld* and firmly bound to Charles Pym of the Island of Saint Christophers in the West Indies Enquire* In Eight hundred pounds of good and lawfull money of Great Britain To be paid to the said Charles Pym his retain* Attorney Executors Administrators or Assignes for the true payment whereof I bind my self my Heirs Executors and Administrators firmly by these presents staled with my Stal Da...

Title: Bond from Christopher Jeaffreson Esqr to Charles Pym Esqr for £800 Dated 27th: Sepr. 1738 (docket title).
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749
Addressee: Pym, Charles, d. 1741
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749 (Author), Pym, Charles, d. 1741 (Addressee), Truman, Thomas, d. 1769 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: East Cambridgeshire (England)
Date: 1738-09-27
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: Mortgage bonds -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 18th century
Notes: First line: Know all men by these presents that I Christopher Jeaffreson..., Written From Dullingham, England, Original digital object name: bei-m003nn, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
Full Text: Know all Men by these presents thats Christopher Jeaffreson of Dullingham in the County of Cambridge Esquire [ ] am held and firmly bound to Charles Pym of the Island of Saint Christopher in the West Indies Esquire in and thousand and six hundred [ ] of good and lawfull money of Great Britain To be paid to the said Charles Pym or [] his retain* Attorney Executors Administrators or Assignes for the true payment whereof I bind myself my Heirs Executors and Administrators firmly by these present...

Title: Bond from Christrs Jeaffreson Esqr to Chas Pym for payment of £200 Dated 22 Octr 1740 (docket title).
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749
Addressee: Pym, Charles, d. 1741
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749 (Author), Pym, Charles, d. 1741 (Addressee), Truman, Thomas, d. 1769 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: East Cambridgeshire (England)
Date: 1740-10-22
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: Mortgage bonds -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 18th century
Notes: First line: Know all Men by these presents that I Christopher Jeaffreson..., Written From Dullingham, England, Original digital object name: bei-m003pp, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.
Full Text: Know all Men by these presents that Christopher Jeaffreson of Dullingham in the County of Cambridge Esquire am held and firmly bound to Charles Pym of the Island of Saint Christophers Esquire in the panal* Sum of four hundred pounds of good and lawfull money of Great Britain To be paid to the said Charles Pym or his retain* Attorney Executors Administrators or Assignes for which payment to be well and faithfully made I bind my self my Heirs Executors and Administrators [] firmly by these pres...

Title: Bond from Majr Genll Lambert Mr Micajah Perry and Mr Richard Meriwether for pformance of Covents and paymt of 400l to Christopher Jeaffreson Esqr the 25th March 1713... (docket title).
Author: Lambert, Michael, Major General, 1653-1723, Perry, Micajah, 1641-1721, Meriwether, Richard, fl. 1686-1714
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Lambert, Michael, Major General, 1653-1723 (Author), Perry, Micajah, 1641-1721 (Author), Meriwether, Richard, fl. 1686-1714 (Author), Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Date: 1713-03-25
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: Payment -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, Contracts for deeds, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 18th century
Notes: First line: Noverint universi per pr'sentes nos Hon'rabil Major General Michael..., Original digital object name: bei-m003cc
Full Text: ... The Condition of this obligation is Such That Whereas by Indentures of Lease bearing date eith those your sents and made between the abovenamed Christopher Jeaffreson of the one part and the above bound Michael Lambert of the other part the said Christopher Jeaffreason in Consideration of four hundred pounds of lawfull money of Great Britain therein mentioned to be setwred* & to be paid to him by the above bound Michael Lambert Micajah Perry and Richard Merriwether and of the reuts* C...

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: Counterpart of Mortgage from Christopher Jeaffreson Esqr. to Charles Pym Esqr. (docket title).
Author: Pym, Charles, d. 1741
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749
All Contributors: Pym, Charles, d. 1741 (Author), Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749 (Addressee)
Date: 1737-03-25
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: Mortgages -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, Counterpart funds, Plantations -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, West Indies – History
Notes: First line: This Indenture mad the ffive and twentieth Day of March in the Tenth Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the Grace of God of Great Britain ffrance and Ireland..., Signed "Charles Pym.", Counterpart of Mortgage from Christopher Jeaffreson Esqr. to Charles Pym Esqr. (docket title). "Dated 25th March 1737." Signed "Charles Pym." Engr. init. Ms. on vellum, 1 sheet. 68 x 74.8 cm. folded to 19.7 x 27 cm. NCH MS Jeaff-8., Original digital object name: bei-m003ll, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Dame Ann Stapletons Bill of Sale of 1/10 pt. of ye Francis and Dorothy To Capt. Jefferson (docket title).
Author: Stapleton, Anne Russell, d. 1722
Addressee: Jeaffreson, John, Colonel, fl. 1590-1660
All Contributors: Stapleton, Anne Russell, d. 1722 (Author), Jeaffreson, John, Colonel, fl. 1590-1660 (Addressee), Bridgman, Richard, fl. 1683-1689 (Contributor), Russell, Randall, fl. 1677-1689 (Contributor), Martyn, Joseph, 1643-1718 (Contributor), Francis and Dorothy (Ship : fl. 1683-1689) (Contributor)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1689-08-08
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: Bills of sale -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, West Indies -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: To all People to whome this present writing shall come..., Original digital object name: bei-m003d, Signed "Ann Stapleton" with 2 receipts.

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: General Lamberts bond for performance of Covenants - Dated 15 May 1721 (docket title).
Author: Lambert, Michael, Major General, 1653-1723
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Lambert, Michael, Major General, 1653-1723 (Author), Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Date: 1721-05-15
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: Surety and fidelity insurance -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 18th century
Notes: First line: Noverint universi per presentes nos Honourabil Major General Michaelem Lambert de..., Original digital object name: bei-m003gg
Full Text: [...{introduction/Latin}...] The Condition of this obligation is such That whereas by Indentured of Lease bearing date the Twelfth of September Anno Domino* One Thousand Seven Hundred and Twelve and made between the abovesaid Christopher Jeaffreson of the one part and the aove mentioned Michael Lamber of the other part the said Christopher Jeaffreson for the Considerations therein would* and of the reale* Covenants and Agreements therein maintained to be paid done and performed by the said Mi...

Title: Lord Romney and Ux to Brooke and Wale } Assignment In Trust for Mrs. Jeaffreson (docket title).
Author: Marsham, Robert, Baron Romney, 1712-1793, Marsham, Priscilla Pym, Lady Romney, 1724-1771
All Contributors: Marsham, Robert, Baron Romney, 1712-1793 (Author), Marsham, Priscilla Pym, Lady Romney, 1724-1771 (Author), Brooke & Wale (Firm) (Addressee), Jeaffreson, Elizabeth Shuckburgh, ca. 1700-1778 (Contributor)
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: Assignments (Law) -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Colonization, West Indies -- History
Notes: First line: This Indenture made the Seventh Day of June in the Twenty Second Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord..., -----. Another copy, the same.The second part of this group, initiated by Christopher Jeaffreson (fl. 1756-1824), is M*** in this catalogue., Original digital object name: bei-m003rr, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Lord Romney and Ux to Brooke and Wale } Assignment In Trust for Mrs. Jeaffreson (docket title).
Author: Marsham, Robert, Baron Romney, 1712-1793, Marsham, Priscilla Pym, Lady Romney, 1724-1771
All Contributors: Marsham, Robert, Baron Romney, 1712-1793 (Author), Marsham, Priscilla Pym, Lady Romney, 1724-1771 (Author), Brooke & Wale (Firm) (Addressee), Jeaffreson, Elizabeth Shuckburgh, ca. 1700-1778 (Contributor)
Date: 1749-06-07
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: Assignments (Law) -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Colonization, West Indies -- History
Notes: First line: This Indenture made the Seventh Day of June in the Twenty Second Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord..., Signed "Romney" "Priscilla Romney" "Eliza Jeaffreson.""Sold by T Brookbank Stationer at Furnivals Inn" engr. elaborately into initial., Original digital object name: bei-m003qq, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Mortgage from Christopher Jeaffreson Esquire to Charles Pym Esquire of the Mannor of Wingfeild in the Island of Saint Christopher's./ (docket title).
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749
Addressee: Pym, Charles, d. 1741
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749 (Author), Pym, Charles, d. 1741 (Addressee)
Date: 1737-03-25
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: Wingfield Manor (Saint Kitts and Nevis), Mortgages -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, West Indies -- History
Notes: First line: This Indenture made the ffive and twentieth Day of March in the Tenth Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the Grace of God of Great..., Signed "Chris"; remainder of signature cut out., Original digital object name: bei-m003kk, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Mr Chistopher Ieffreson Esqr. to Charles Pym Esqr. } A Further Mortgage for 800l. of a plantation pt. at St. Christophers (docket title).
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749
Addressee: Pym, Charles, d. 1741
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749 (Author), Pym, Charles, d. 1741 (Addressee)
Date: 1738-09-27
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: Plantations -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, Mortgages -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, West Indies – History
Notes: First line: This Indenture made the Twenty Seventh day of September in the year of our Lord One thousand Seven..., Signed "Christ"; remaining signature cut out, Mr Chistopher Ieffreson Esqr. to Charles Pym Esqr. } A Further Mortgage for 800l. of a plantation pt. at St. Christophers -- (docket title). 27 Sept. 1738. Signed "Christ"; remaining signature cut out. Ms. on vellum, 1 sheet; affidavits, 2p. ms., tied; seal. Approx. 43.6 x 44.4 cm., folded. Chewed with loss of text. NCH MS Jeaff-9., Original digital object name: bei-m003mm, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Mr John Jeaffresons Assignemt of his estate and Interest to the Mannor of Wingfeild in the Island of St Christophers to Christopher Jeaffreson Esqr. (docket title).
Author: Jeaffreson, John, d. 1695
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, John, d. 1695 (Author), Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Addressee)
Date: 1675-02-09
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: Patent assignments -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, Assignments (Law) -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, Wingfield Manor (Saint Kitts and Nevis) West Indies -- History
Notes: First line: This Indenture made the Third day of Aprill in the fourth year of the raigne of our Soveraigne Lord Charles by the grace of God of England…, Signed "John Jeaffreson"John Jeaffreson at this time is living in Pettystrey, Suffolk., Original digital object name: bei-m003c, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States., Hough and Hough notes: "Inrolled in the close Rolles in Chancery the fifteenth day of July in the yeare of our Lord 1658 [sic] By Humfrey Haggard... Earle of Carlile & Jefferson & Johnson."Carlisle had been granted a royal patent on 2 July 1627, appointing him Lord Proprietor of the English Caribbee Islands. This grant for 1,000 acres in St. Kitts "now in the actual possession and occupation of the said John Jeaffreson, but late being parcel of certain gardens late belonging to the Indian Savages of the Island" was to Jeaffreson and Johnson, in reward for help in "keeping the Island against the Savages and others" and for "defeating, suppressing and conquering of the Natives and other Savage inhabitants of the Island... indeavouringe to have slayne and extirpated the said John and other his majesties subjects there then planted, dwelling and inhabiting."

Title: Mr. Burrell et al to Mr Jeaffreson } Covent. Bond 1697 Plantation Manor of Wingfield in ye Isld. of St. Christophers (docket title).
Author: Burrell, Henry, Captain, fl. 1679-1718
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Burrell, Henry, Captain, fl. 1679-1718 (Author), Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Addressee), MacArthur, John, Major, fl. 1685-1699 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: East Cambridgeshire (England)
Date: 1697
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: Noverint universi per presentes nos Henrirum Burrell de insula st. Christophori..., Probably written from Dullingham, Original digital object name: bei-m003p
Full Text: Noverint Unidli ed Henrird Burroll de Iniulafor Christopheri in America in India Orrident Arein Et Johannide McArthur Tenerie e filmit obligari Christopheri Jeaffrefon de Dullingham in rom Canterbridgen in Quaror mille libre bonde loglis monet Angl Saxond eidm Christopher and suo rent Attorn Executoris & Administraris et Asign suib ad quanquidm Soluronem bene E Sidrit Fariend & Obligamuy nos E ........{really need to verify this} The Condicon of this obligation is such that whoever by...

Title: No. 101, 10 March 1813, James Benidge of Saint Christopher
Place of Origin: Antigua and Barbuda
Date: 1813-03-10
Series Heading: M472. Elliot, Hugh, 1752-1830.
Geography: Antigua, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts
Subject: Foreign trade regulation -- Great Britain -- Colonies, Great Britain -- Commerce -- West Indies, British, West Indies, British -- Commerce -- Great Britain, Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Officers, Communications, Military, Licenses -- Antigua, Shipping passes -- Antigua, Shipping passes -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, Ships -- Nationality, United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Influence, West Indies -- History
Notes: Signed, To all Commanders of His Majesty's Ships of War and Privateers..."Printed by Command of His Excellency By William Collins."Occasioned by the current war with the United States, these permits allowed trading from Antigua in an unarmed vessel "bearing any Flag except that of France."No. 101,James Benidge of Saint Christopher, 22.6 cm., Original digital object name: bei-m472a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: No. 101, 10 March 1813, James Benidge of Saint Christopher, "with..
Date: 1813-03-10
Series Heading: M472. Elliot, Hugh, 1752-1830.
Geography: Antigua, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts
Subject: Shipping passes -- Saint-Barthe´lemy, Shipping passes -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, West Indies -- History
Notes: No. 101,James Benidge of Saint Christopher "with permission to touch at Saint Bartholomews," 22.9 cm., Original digital object name: bei-m472b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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