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Title: 20 April 1809. Ms. Translation of 20 April 1809 letter to Ernouf,...
Date: 1809-04-20
Series Heading: M456. Maitland, Frederick, 1763-1848.
Geography: Grenada, Saintes Islands (Guadeloupe)
Subject: Maitland, Frederick Lewis, 1777-1839 -- Correspondence, Ernouf, Manual Louis Jean Augustin, 1753-1827 -- Correspondence, Diplomatic documents -- Translations into French, West Indies -- History
Notes: Original digital object name: bei-m456b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 24 April 1790. ALS to "E. Stewart Esqre Aldermanburg" (integral...
Date: 1790-04-24
Series Heading: M336. Lushington, William, fl. 1790-1803.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Attorney and client -- Grenada -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, Employment references -- Grenada -- History -- 18th century, Contracts for deeds -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Dear Sir I beg the Favor of you to send me two respectable Names in the Island of Grenada to be inserted as Atties for registering Mr Campbell's Deeds... W. Lushington", Original digital object name: bei-m336, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 25 Slaves Copies 27 Apl. 1792 same date 12th and 13th May 1794 same dates 14th May 1794 15th D°. 8th Augt 1800 12th. June 1801 13th Novr. 1807 The followg do not relate to the title and are therefore not abstracted 30th June 1808 a Sale to Mr Cruikshank and his Will= (docket title).
Date: 1792-04-27
Series Heading: M350. Cruikshank, John, fl. 1808.
Geography: Carriacou Island (Grenada), Grenada, Mustique (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), Saint Vincent
Subject: Mustique (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), Slavery -- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -- Mustique -- History -- 19th century -- Sources, Wills -- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -- Early works to 1800, Deeds, Decedent's estates -- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Remainders (Estates) -- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -- Mustique -- History -- 19th century -- Sources, Legal instruments, Slaves -- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -- Mustique -- History -- 19th century, Slave records, Slaves -- Emancipation, Langley Park Plantation (Mustique), Freedmen -- Dwellings -- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -- Mustique
Notes: Copies of legal search documents and the will of John Cruikshank, relating in particular to a plantation on the island of Mustique, probably instigated after John Cruikshank's death.Boundaries include the Rutland Estate of Brook Rynd and the Adelphi Estate of Trimmingham and Thomas Wynne.Ninian Home sells John Campbell a cotton plantation on Mustique; deed of purchase by William Lushington (p. 65); Lushington's sale of plantation on Mustique to John Cruikshank (p. 68); Cruikshank's will (p. 72)."A... 11th. June 1792. This Indenture [of 27 April 1792]... Between Alexander Campbell... and Ninian Home... Whereas... Ninian Home now holds... a certain plantation situate in the Island of Mustique and Government of St. Vincents... as Tenant to the said Alexander Campbell...""This Indenture... [of 13 May 1794] Between Alexander Campbell of Grenada... and John Campbell of the Island of Mustique... Whereas the said Alexander Campbell is seized... of two certain Islands or Tracts of Land called the Greater and Lesser Mustique... making a part of the Government of Saint Vincent..." (p. 8)."This Indenture... [of 12 May 1794] Between Ninian Home Esquire Lieutenant Governor of the Island of Grenada and its Dependencies... and John Campbell of the Island of Mustique..." (p. 18).Cruikshank's will does "manumit and make free an infant Mestiff Slave the sone of Betsey Jameson and it is my Will that the said Betsey Jameson shall be allowed by my executors to have her own Time during her life with permission to reside upon my plantation or Estate called Langley Park."Slave names on pp. 3, 4, 7, 8, 15-17, 19, 25, 38-40, 52-54, 60-62, 67, 70, 71., Original digital object name: bei-m350, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: 9 Jan. 1765-20 June 1771. . . [book of patents for Grenada]
Place of Origin: Grenada
Date: 1765-01-09
Series Heading: M167. Grenada. Patent Office.
Geography: Dominica, Grenada, Saint Vincent
Subject: Patent licenses -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, Patent assignments -- West Indies -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: [book of patents for Grenada]Begins: "Grenada. Patent appointing Jas. Brebner Esqr. Chief Justice of the Southern Charibbe Islands -- 9 January 1765" (p. 1).Over 40 legal patents of the reign of George III; includes patents for St. Vincent and Dominica; the majority were signed by Robert Melvill, Governor (1763-1770) of the Ceded Islands. The last patent is dated 20 June 1771.Bookplate of George Earl of Macartney superimposed over an earlier one.Phillipps MS. 13409 and 13383*., Original digital object name: bei-m167, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: A second copy, same text; affidavits; marked "A" at top of first...
Series Heading: M522. Timson, William, the younger, fl. 1823, and others.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Affidavits, Leases -- West Indies, Land titles -- registration and transfer -- Grenada -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- History, Facsimile
Notes: -----. a second copy, same text; 8 p. affidavits; marked "A" at top of first sheet., Original digital object name: bei-m522b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: ALS to "Reginald Cust Esq.," signed "Arch: F Pauli"
Series Heading: M599. Pauli, Archibald Frederick, fl. 1868.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Estates -- Grenada -- Maps, Biogeography -- Grenada -- Maps, Landowners -- Grenada -- Maps, West Indies -- History
Notes: Original digital object name: bei-m599b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Accounts of Revolution Hall Estate for the Year 1821. (ms. t.-p)...
Series Heading: M505. France. Ministère de la Marine et des Colonies. Bureau des Finances and Approvisionnemens.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Revolution Hall (Grenada), Account books -- Grenada, Plantations -- Grenada -- History -- 19th century, Slave records -- Grenada, Slavery -- Grenada -- Sources, West Indies -- History
Notes: Original digital object name: bei-m505a2, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Acte par Lequel les nouveaux Sujets nomment jean alexandre de cazard De roumillac leur Deputé à Londres. (docket title)
Place of Origin: Grenada
Date: 1767-10-30
Series Heading: M187. Grenada. French inhabitants.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Representative government and representation -- Granada -- Early works to 1800, Statutes -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: Signed by approximately 256 former French inhabitants of Grenada, which was taken in 1762 by the British and formally ceded in 1763.Cazaud de Roumillac's part in the struggles of the French Catholic population of Grenada for political representation is recounted in The Grenada Planter: or, A Full and Impartial Answer to a Letter in the Gazetteer Of October 22, 1768. Relative to the Conduct of his Ex------cy G------r M------le, London, 1768.", Original digital object name: bei-m187, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Alexander Campbell Esqr to Messrs Nesbitt and Stewart } Release of St John's Plantation etc. in Grenada -- with Covenant to make Consignments for securing Debts etc... (docket title)
Date: 1789-12-22
Series Heading: M333. Campbell, Alexander, d. 1795.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: St. John's Plantation (Grenada), Sugar Plantations -- Grenada, Land titles -- Registration and transfer -- Grenada -- History -- Sources, Acquisition of property -- Grenada -- History -- Sources, Slave records -- Grenada, Slave owners -- Grenada, Covenants (Law) -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Sold by Lewis Peacock, Stationer, Chancery Lane. where Writings are fairly Ingrossed and Copied." engr. in initial.Alexander Campbell sold the sugar plantation called Saint John in Grenada to John Nesbitt and Edward Stewart, London merchants.Signed "Alexr. Campbell" "John Nesbitt" "Edwd Stewart"Schedule of about 180 slave names on 6th sheet., Original digital object name: bei-m333, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Alexander Lamb Joseph Marryat The Honble Andrew Houstoun Robert Houstoun Hugh Duncan Baillie James Evan Baillie Geo Henry Ames Wm Vizard, Assignment of Judgment and Terms affecting several plantations in the Island of Grenada In Trust to [?] the inheritance. (docket title)
Date: 1823-06-20
Series Heading: M524. Marryat, Joseph, fl. 1823.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Conveyancing -- Grenada -- History -- 19th century, Rose Hill Plantation (Grenada), Tivoli Plantation (Grenada), Saint John Plantation (Grenada), Plantations -- Grenada, Leases -- Grenada, Land titles -- registration and transfer -- Grenada, Deeds -- Grenada, Real property -- Grenada, Plantations -- Grenada -- Records and correspondence, History -- 19th century, Slave records -- Grenada, Slaves -- valuation, Human skin color, West Indies -- History
Notes: Lamb, Alexander, fl. 1823, and others.Alexander Lamb (London gentleman); Joseph Marryat (London); Hon. Andrew Houstoun (Grenada), Robert Houstoun (Middlesex); Hugh Duncan Baillie, James Evan Baillie, and George Henry Ames (Bristol merchants and copartners); and William Vizard (Middlesex, gentleman); signed "Alexr. Lamb" "Josh Marryat" "Andrew Houstoun by his attorney R Houstoun" "R Houstoun"Schedule of slaves, last two sheets, with 194 names, as of 31 Dec. 1821; for Tivoli, Saint John, and Rose Hill estates in Grenada., Original digital object name: bei-m524b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Amesbury, Massachusetts, and St. Vincent, 29 June 1773-Jan. 1812...
Place of Origin: Amesbury (England); Massachusetts; St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Date: 1773-06-29
Series Heading: M221. Martin, John, fl. 1773-1812.
Geography: Grenada, Saint Vincent, Saint Thomas (United States Virgin Islands), Saint Vincent, Union Island (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)
Subject: Amesbury (England), Account books, Shipping -- Accounting, Cargo, Merchants, Distributors (Commerce) -- Massachusetts -- History -- 19th century, Letters -- Facsimiles, Wills -- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -- Facsimilies -- History -- 19th century, Freemasonry -- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -- History -- 19th century, Plantation owners -- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Notes: John Martin, a ship's chandler in Amesbury, Massachusetts, included among his accounts David Lowell; Isaac, Sarah, and Jonathan Martin; Capt. William Bagley, Nathan Long, Isaac Osgood, Joseph Dodge, John White, and Nathan Blodgett; Enoch Bartlett, Daniel Dinnerson Rogers and James Dunkin of Haverhill; John Pinkinton, James McGregor of Derry; and Samuel Phillips of Andover.The ledger also includes seven notarized copies (on 9 leaves) of letters from Thomas Traill of St. James Estate, Grenada, executor of Jonathan Martin, who owned the island of Petit St. Vincent, along with a copy of Martin's will. Two pages at end illustrate Masonic rites. The last entry is dated 27 May 1811."1812 the Heirs to the Estate of My Hond Father Jonathan Martin of Little St Vincent..." and "A Copy of the Copy of The last Will and Testament of Jonathan Martin late of Petit St. Vincent, in the West Indies... I Jonathan Martin of the Union Island Planter...", Original digital object name: bei-m221, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: An Exact List of the Negroes and Stock on Montrose Estate -- 31st December 1784. (caption title)
Place of Origin: Grenada
Date: 1784-12-31
Series Heading: M302. Graeme, David, fl. 1767-1798.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Account books -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, Montrose Plantation (Grenada), Plantations -- Grenada -- Inventories, Slave records -- Grenada, Slaves -- Valuation -- Grenada, Rum -- Accounting, Sugar -- Accounting, Plantations -- Accounting, West Indies -- History
Notes: An Exact List of the Negroes and Stock on Montrose Estate -- 31st December 1784. (caption title)Includes the accounts for rum, sugar, and various plantations.General David Graeme, Braco Castle in Perthshire, Scotland, owned Montrose at this time., Original digital object name: bei-m302a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Andrew Irwin Esquire to John Anthony Rucker and Robert Harvey Esqrs. } Lease for a Year... (docket title)
Place of Origin: Grenada
Date: 1772-07-24
Series Heading: M213. Irwin, Andrew, fl. 1772.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Contracts for deeds -- Grenada -- Early works for 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: Andrew Irwin of Grenada sold John Anthony Rucker and Robert Harvey of London a "Certain Lot of Land... on the North Side of the River of Saint Patrick on... Lejeune's or Irwin's Bay..." for a peppercorn rent; signed "Andw: Irwin.", Original digital object name: bei-m213, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Another copy, on two sheets of vellum, same size.
Series Heading: M338. Nesbitt, John, 1745?-1817.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: St. John's Plantation (Grenada), Sugar Plantations -- Grenada, Land titles -- Registration and transfer -- Grenada -- History -- Sources, Manuscripts -- Facsimiles
Notes: -------. Another copy, on two sheets of vellum, same size., Original digital object name: bei-m338b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Another copy, the same; affidavits: also signed "Elizabeth...
Series Heading: M496. McKinnon, Elizabeth, fl. 1818.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Bankruptcy -- Grenada -- History -- 19th century, Tivoli Plantation (Grenada), Saint John Plantation (Grenada), Rose Hill Plantation (Grenada), Facsimiles
Notes: -----. Another copy, the same; 3 p. affidavits; also signed "Elizabeth McKinnon.", Original digital object name: bei-m496b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Appraizement Mount Nesbitt 13th Iuly 1772 (docket title).
Place of Origin: Grenada
Date: 1772-07-13
Series Heading: M212. Taylor, James, fl. 1772?
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Plantations -- Valuation -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, Mount Nesbitt (Grenada), Plantations -- Grenada -- Inventories, Buildings, Slaves, Live stock, Slaves -- Valuation, West Indies -- History
Notes: "A Valuation of the Estate Call'd Mount Nesbitt, in Grenada, with all the Buildings, Slaves, and Stock thereunto Belonging... We the Subscribers, under Writtin at the request of Hugh Hall Wentworth Esqr. have inspected..." signed "James Taylor Sam Cary Samuel Sandbatch A true Coppy", Original digital object name: bei-m212, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Archibald Fredk. Paull Esqre. to Miss Augusta M. Law } Conveyance of the Pearls and Boulogne Estates in the Parish of St. Andrew in the Island of Grenada. (docket title)
Place of Origin: Grenada
Date: 1868-06-11
Series Heading: M599. Pauli, Archibald Frederick, fl. 1868.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Conveyancing -- Grenada -- History -- 19th century, Pearlsl Plantation (Grenada), Boulogne Plantation (Grenada), Land titles -- registration and transfer -- Grenada, Deeds -- Grenada, Grenada -- Maps, West Indies -- History
Notes: Pauli, a London merchant, conveys Pearls, Boulogne, and "that piece of Mountain land" in Grenada to Augusta Mary Law (Middlesex, spinster); ink and watercolor map (29 x 35 cm.) incorporated into document; signed "Arch: F. Pauli" "A M Law.", Original digital object name: bei-m599a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Articles of Agreement and Authority relating to the Purchase of Lands and Plantations in the Island of Grenada between John Anthony Rucker Esqr. and John Harvey Esqr. } (docket title)
Author: Rucker, John Anthony, d. 1804, Harvey, John, 1721-1771
All Contributors: Rucker, John Anthony, d. 1804 (Author), Harvey, John, 1721-1771 (Author)
Date: 1763-09-20
Series Heading: M161. Harvey, John, d. 1770.
Geography: Antigua, Grenada
Subject: Land titles -- registration and transfer -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, Plantations -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: "...John Harvey [planter of Antigua] intending shortly to embark for... Grenada and to Settle as a Planter... John Anthony Rucker <...inclined to Purchase Lands and Plantations in that Island to the Value of Twenty Thousand Pounds British Money...>" signed "John Antho. Rucker" "John Harvey", Original digital object name: bei-m161, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Bristol, 15 Jan. 1833, from James E. Baillie
Series Heading: M550a. Leeward Islands. Secretary of State.
Geography: Grenada, West Indies
Subject: Revolution Hall (Grenada), Account books -- Grenada, Writ of debt -- Grenada -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- History
Notes: Original digital object name: bei-m550a-c, This digital resource is provided by Burke Library, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Bristol, 2 Jan. 1833, from A. Jones for Evan baillie Sons and Co.;
Series Heading: M550a. Leeward Islands. Secretary of State.
Geography: Grenada, West Indies
Subject: Revolution Hall (Grenada), Account books -- Grenada, Writ of debt -- Grenada -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- History
Notes: Original digital object name: bei-m550a-b, This digital resource is provided by Burke Library, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Bristol, 28 Dec. 1832, from G. H. Ames;
Series Heading: M550a. Leeward Islands. Secretary of State.
Geography: Grenada, West Indies
Subject: Plantations -- Grenada -- History -- 19th century, Revolution Hall plantation (Grenada), West Indies -- History
Notes: Original digital object name: bei-m550a-a, This digital resource is provided by Burke Library, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Bristol, 28 Dec. 1832, from James E. Baillie
Place of Origin: Bristol (England)
Date: 1832-12-28
Series Heading: M550. Leeward Islands. Secretary of State.
Geography: Grenada, West Indies
Notes: Original digital object name: bei-m550a-d, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Calculation of the Annual Espen: on the Estates of Montroses (docket title)
Place of Origin: Grenada
Date: 1767
Series Heading: M182. Graeme, David, fl. 1767-1798.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Account books -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, Accounts current -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: Original digital object name: bei-m182, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Capture of the Princesse Murat by La Grenade, Martinique, 21 Feb...
Place of Origin: Martinique
Date: 1806-02-21
Series Heading: M439. Martinique. Court of Admiralty.
Geography: Grenada, Guadeloupe, Martinique
Subject: Maitland, Frederick Lewis, 1777 -- 1839, Governors -- Grenada -- History -- 19th century, Warships -- France, Warships -- Great Britain, Prizes (Property captured at sea) -- Grenada -- History -- 19th century, Privateering -- Great Britain, Princesse Murat (Ship), Grenada (Brig), Martinique. Court of Vice Admiralty, Martinique (British occupation, 1794-1802) -- Influence, West Indies -- History
Notes: [Capture of the Princesse Murat by La Grenade ]"A Son Ex. Frederick Maitland major general Gouverneur de la Grenade. General Le 15. de ce mois le brick de S. M. La Grenada, capne Baker, à pris sous le vent de la martinique la Goelette francaise la Princesse Murat, chargée pour mon compte, à bord de laquelle je me suis trouvé, et l'a conduite en port... Tout le monde scait en cette ville, General, que le Brick la Grenada fut éxpédié par vous... en parlementaire pour La guadeloupe, il avait à son bord Mr. Hoyes... il se rendait auprès du general Ernouf... Signé L. Delpech", Original digital object name: bei-m439a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Clarke, Barnabas, fl. 1771. Boston, 25 March 1771. ALS to Joshua...
Place of Origin: Boston (Mass.)
Date: 1771-03-25
Series Heading: M206. Phipps, Thomas, fl. 1771.
Geography: Grenada, West Indies
Subject: Shipment of goods -- West Indies -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- Commerce -- Boston, Boston -- Commerce -- West Indies, Customs administration -- Portsmouth (N.H.) -- Early works to 1800, Coffee industry -- West Indies -- Early works to 1800
Notes: Clarke, Barnabas, fl. 1771."Dr Sir I recd. your favour 23d. Inst. p post-- Note the Contents, I am not a Little Surprized [?] the Officers of the Customs at portsmouth should [?] the Least Objection to deliver up the Coffee...", Original digital object name: bei-m206-b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Comparaison du Commerce de 1743 avec celuy de 1742. Fait aux Isles du Vent de l'Amerique.
Author: Champigny, Jacques-Charles Bochart, marquis de, 1673-1754
All Contributors: Champigny, Jacques-Charles Bochart, marquis de, 1673-1754 (Author), West Indies, French. Governor (1728-1744 : Bochart de Champigny) (Author)
Place of Origin: Saint-Pierre (Martinique)
Date: 1744-05-22
Series Heading: M87. Isles du Vent. Governor, 1728-1744 (Bochart de Champigny)
Geography: Canada, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Martinique
Subject: West Indies, French -- Colonies -- Commerce -- France, France -- Commerce -- West Indies, Martinique -- Commerce -- Statistics, Guadeloupe -- Commerce -- Statistics, Grenada -- Commerce -- Statistics, Canada -- Commerce -- Statistics, Spain -- Commerce -- Statistics, West Indies -- History
Notes: Comparaison du Commerce de 1743 avec celuy de 1742. Fait aux Isles du Vent de l'Amerique. ... "Fait a la Directoir Général du Domaine des Isles du Vent, a St. Pierre de la Martinique le 22 May 1744. Vu signé Rose et Aveane" Compares the commerce of Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Grenada with France, Canada, and the "Coste d'Espagne" in 1742 and 1743., Original digital object name: bei-m087, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Conveyance... of Mortgage... Estates... of Grenada. (docket title)
Date: 1823-06-20
Series Heading: M524. Marryat, Joseph, fl. 1823.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Conveyancing -- Grenada -- History -- 19th century, Rose Hill Plantation (Grenada), Tivoli Plantation (Grenada), Saint John Plantation (Grenada), Plantations -- Grenada, Leases -- Grenada, Land titles -- registration and transfer -- Grenada, Deeds -- Grenada, Real property -- Grenada, Plantations -- Grenada -- Records and correspondence, History -- 19th century, Slave records -- Grenada, West Indies -- History
Notes: Joseph and Samuel Marryat (London) sell Tivoli, Saint John, and Rose Hill to Hon. Andrew Houstoun (Grenada), Robert Houstoun (Middlesex, Colonel in the East India Company); and Hugh Duncan Baillie, James Evan Baillie, and George Henry Ames (Bristol merchants and copartners).Schedule of slaves (name, supposed age, color, country, conspicuous marks, remarks) on last two sheets; approx. 184 names.Signed "Jos Marryat" "Saml Marryat" "T Marsham" "Andrew Houstoun by his Attorny R Houstoun", Original digital object name: bei-m524a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Copie Il a été dit par le Lieutenant Baker
Series Heading: M439. Martinique. Court of Admiralty.
Geography: Grenada, Guadeloupe, Martinique
Subject: Complaint letters -- Martinique, Privateering -- Great Britain, Verbal self-defense -- Great Britain, Facsimiles, West Indies -- History
Notes: with (in the same hand): "Copie Il a été dit par le Lieutenant Baker Comandant le Brik de S.M. La Grenada, que les officiers français de la goelette la Princésse Murat pretendaient quele dit Batiment la Grenada était en parlementaire quand il a engagé et capturé la Princesse Murat. ... Signé F. Maitland Grenada 21. fevrier 1806.", Original digital object name: bei-m439c, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Copy Letter Mr. Hay of Grenada To Messrs Tod and Co. 20th March 1797. (docket title)
Place of Origin: Grenada
Date: 1797-03-20
Series Heading: M391. Hay, James, fl. 1796.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Grenada, Battle of, 1779, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns, Montrose Plantation (Grenada), Plantations -- Grenada, Riots -- Grenada -- Destruction and pillage -- Early works to 1800, Insurgency -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, Tax collection -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History -- 1775-1783
Notes: Delays in rebuilding Montrose, island taxes due., Original digital object name: bei-m391, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Copy of Mr. James Hay's Letter to Tod and Co. dated Grenada 17th July 1796-- (docket title)
Place of Origin: Grenada
Date: 1796-07-17
Series Heading: M379. Hay, James, fl. 1796.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Racially mixed people -- Grenada, Freedmen -- Grenada, Slave insurrections -- Grenada, Haiti -- History -- Revolution, 1791-1804 -- Influence, France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Influence, Grenada -- Destruction and pillage -- Early works to 1800, Vandalism -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, Business enterprises -- Grenada -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History
Notes: Much detail of post-insurrection conditions., Original digital object name: bei-m379a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Edmund Proudfoot and Thomas Proudfoot Esquires to Thomas Smith Esqr. } Mortgage for Securing 9000.°° and Interest. ... (docket title)
Date: 1772-07-30
Series Heading: M214. Proudfoot, Edmund, fl. 1772.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Mortgages -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, Plantations -- Grenada, West Indies -- History
Notes: Edmund and Thomas Proudfoot sell Thomas Smith Flavigny, Mount Loria, and Bellair, now generally known by the name of the Pearl Estate. Signed "Edmund Proudfoot" "Thomas Proudfoot" "Thos. Smith."With, tied to the above: Lease of a Year, Proudfoots to Smith, 1 sheet 75 cm. folded and 2p. affidavit; torn with loss of text. Signed "Edmund Proudfoot" "Thomas Proudfoot" with seals., Original digital object name: bei-m214, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Edmund Thornton Esqr. to James Baillie Esqr. } Lease for a Year...
Series Heading: M350a. Cruikshank, John, fl. 1808.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Land titles -- Registration and transfer -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, Pointe Saline Plantation (Grenada) -- Early works to 1800, Morne Rouge Plantation (Grenada) -- Early works to 1800, Grand Ance (Cariacou), Merchants -- England -- London -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: Original digital object name: bei-m350a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Francis Martin's receipt of Mr Warren. Grenada, 17 April 1799...
Place of Origin: Grenada
Date: 1799-04-17
Series Heading: M402. Martin, Francis, fl. 1799.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Receipts (Acknowledgments) -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800
Notes: Francis Martin's receipt of Mr Warren., Original digital object name: bei-m402, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Fraser, A., fl. 1796. Copy of Mr. A. Frasers Letter to Tod and Co. dated Grenada 30th July 1796-- (docket title)
Place of Origin: Grenada
Date: 1796-07-30
Series Heading: M379. Hay, James, fl. 1796.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Letters -- Facsimiles, Estates -- Grenada -- Valuation, West Indies -- History
Notes: Fraser, A., fl. 1796.Mostly details of Lord Dundas' Dougaldston Estate., Original digital object name: bei-m379b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Graeme, David, f. 1767-1798. [Copy] Instructions to Mr. P. Carrick... (docket title)
Date: 1785
Series Heading: M302. Graeme, David, fl. 1767-1798.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Plantations -- Management -- West Indies -- History -- 18th century, Executors and administrators -- Grenada -- 18th century -- History -- Sources, Administration of estates, West Indies -- History
Notes: Graeme, David, fl. 1767-1798.Carrick was overseer/manager in Grenada for General Graeme., Original digital object name: bei-m302b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Grenada, 27 April 1807. Ms. Letter to Ernouf, signed
Place of Origin: Grenada
Date: 1807-04-27
Series Heading: M448. Maitland, Frederick, 1763-1848.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Maitland, Frederick Lewis, 1777-1839, Admirals -- West Indies, British -- History -- Correspondence, Negotiation -- France, Prisoners of war -- West Indies -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- History
Notes: Signed, "Sir I have had the Honor to receive your Excellency's Letter of the 14 April, by M. Chaumont of the Sloop Sans pareil..." signed "Fred Maitland."Explains that, if he had French prisoners, an exchange must have his Admiral's approval., Original digital object name: bei-m448, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Grenada, May 1774. ALS to [Davenport and Wentworth]
Place of Origin: Grenada
Date: 1774-05
Series Heading: M227. Cary, Jonathan, fl. 1773.
Geography: Grenada, West Indies
Subject: Merchants -- Grenada -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, Ship captains -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History, Sugar trade -- West Indies -- Early works to 1800, Sugar -- Prices -- Grenada
Notes: "Dear Sir I wrote you Via Newbery and likewise p Capt Holland, have now to Acqt you that I am taken in Sugars..." signed "Jonathan Cary", prices at end., Original digital object name: bei-m227, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Grenada, May 1774. ALS to [Davenport and Wentworth]
Place of Origin: Grenada
Date: 1774-05
Series Heading: M227. Cary, Jonathan, fl. 1773.
Geography: Grenada, West Indies
Subject: Merchants -- Grenada -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, Ship captains -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History, Sugar trade -- West Indies -- Early works to 1800, Sugar -- Prices -- Grenada
Notes: "Dear Sir I wrote you Via Newbery and likewise p Capt Holland, have now to Acqt you that I am taken in Sugars..." signed "Jonathan Cary", prices at end., Original digital object name: bei-m227, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Home, Esquire to Douglas, Esqr. } Grant of Annuity. (docket title)
Date: 1770-02-19
Series Heading: M200. Home, Ninian, fl. 1770.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Annuities -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, Pension trusts -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, Plantation owners -- Grenada, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Sold by Thos. Witherby Stationer, Birchin Lane. Where Deeds and all other Writings are carefully Ingross'd and Copied." "W. Chinnery Scut." engr. in initial.Annuity to issue from Paraclete plantation in Grenada. Schedule of Annuitants (verso of 6th sheet) includes Anthony Colombies for Elizabeth, Ann, and Mary Mourgue; Joseph Lieutand for Marc and Marguerite Lieutand; Daniel Richard for Eleanor Richard; Macorne Rankine for John Rankine; James Coutts for Cochrane Steuart; "Cockrane Steuart for Her Own Life"; Lewis Chauvet for John Lewis Chauvet; and Charles Dalbiac for Louisa Dalbiac and Margaret Johnson.Signed "Ninian Home" "Penelope Home" "Ia: Cockburn" "Henry Douglas" "Anthy Colombies" "Joseph Lieutand" "Daniel Richard" "C Steuart" "Iames Coutts" "Macorne Rankine" "Lewis Chauvet" "Chas Dalbiac", Original digital object name: bei-m200, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Inventory and Appraisement of Point Saline and Morne Rouge Estates...
Series Heading: M331. Nisbet, Walter, fl. 1787-88.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Plantations -- Valuation -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, Morne Rouge Plantation (Grenada), Point Saline Plantation (Grenada), Plantations -- Grenada -- Inventories, Buildings, Slaves, Live stock, Slaves -- Valuation, Slave records -- Grenada, Plantation owners -- Accounting, West Indies -- History
Notes: Original digital object name: bei-m331a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Jno. Blackburn Esqr. and ors. to George Metcalfe Esqr. } Lease for a Year. (docket title), 20 June 1817 / (with) b) Messrs. Robinson and others and George Metcalfe Esquire } Deed of Partition of Estates in the Island of Dominica. -- (docket title), 21 June 1817
Date: 1817-06-20
Series Heading: M489. Blackburn, John, fl. 1817.
Geography: Dominica, Grenada
Subject: Leases -- Dominica -- History -- 19th century, Real property -- Dominica, West Indies -- History, Administration of estates -- Dominica, Partition of decedents' estates -- Dominica -- History -- 19th century, Trusts and trustees -- Dominica, Deeds, Land titles -- registration and transfer -- Dominica, West Indies -- History
Notes: a) John Blackburn, Samuel Thompson, John Robinson, William Robinson, Skeffington Robinson, Alexander Robinson, and Thomas Robinson sell Brookhill estate to George Metcalfe. b) "Sold by Messrs. Boyle, Stationers. No. 50. Carey Street. Lincoln's Inn." engr. on initial.John Blackburn and Samuel Thompson (London; surviving trustee of John Robinson of Dominica, deceased) have sold Brookhill estate to George Metcalfe (formerly of Dominica, now of York), John Robinson (Capt., H. M. 63d Reg't. of Foot), William Robinson (Dominica), Skeffington Robinson (London), Alexander Robinson (Dominica), and Thomas Robinson (Lieut. in Hon. E. India Co.), and Jonathan Dennett (Middlesex).In the same document, George Metcalfe releases Rosalie estate.Signed "John Blackburn" "Saml Thompson" "Geo Metcalfe" "John Robinson by Skeff. Robinson his Atty." "William Robinson by Skeff: Robinson his Atty." "Skeff: Robinson" "Alexr. Robinson" "Thomas Robinson by Skeff. Robinson his Attorney", Original digital object name: bei-m489a-b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: John Blackburn Esqr. and ors. to George Metcalfe Esqr. } Lease for a Year. (docket title), 22 June 1817 / (tied with) d) Messrs. Robinson and their Trusts. to George Metcalfe Esquire } Mortgage of plantation in the Island of Dominica. (docket title), 23 June 1817
Date: 1817-06-22
Series Heading: M489. Blackburn, John, fl. 1817.
Geography: Dominica, Grenada
Subject: Administration of estates -- Dominica, Contracts for deeds -- Dominica, Land titles -- registration and transfer -- Dominica, Leases, Mortgages -- Dominica -- History -- 19th century, Partition of decedents' estates -- Dominica -- History -- 19th century, Rosalie Plantation (Dominica), Trusts and trustees -- Dominica, West Indies -- History
Notes: c) Blackburn, John, fl. 1817."Sold by Messrs Boyle, Stationers. No. 50. Carey Street. Lincoln's Inn." engr. in initial.Lease of half Rosalie plantation in Dominica. d) "Sold by Messrs Boyle, Stationers. No. 50. Carey Street. Lincoln's Inn." engr. in initial.John Blackburn and Samuel Thompson sell half Rosalie plantation to John Robinson, William Robinson, Skeffington Robinson, Thomas Robinson, Alexander Robinson, and George Metcalfe.Signed "John Blackburn" "Saml Thompson" "John Robinson by Skeff. Robinson his Atty." "William Robinson by Skeff: Robinson his Atty." "Skeff: Robinson" "Alexr. Robinson" "Thomas Robinson by Skeff. Robinson his Attorney" "Geo Metcalfe", Original digital object name: bei-m489c-d, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: John Harvey Esqr. to Michael McNamara Esqr. and Others } Mortge... (docket title)
Place of Origin: Antigua and Barbuda
Date: 1768-05-17
Series Heading: M191. Harvey, John, d. 1770.
Geography: Antigua, Grenada
Subject: Deeds -- Antigua and Barbuda -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History, Leases -- Antigua and Barbuda -- History -- 18th century -- Sources
Notes: Indenture among John Harvey, late of Antigua but now of Grenada, by his attorney Robert Harvey of Antigua, planter, and Michael McNemara of "the said Island," Sir James Douglas of Orkney, Rear Admiral of the White, John Newton, and Hugh Hamersley concerning Harvey's lease of Douglas' estate..Signed "Michl. McNemara" "Hugh Hamersley" "John Harvey by his attory. Robert Harvey"Harvey's will proved 12 Feb. 1771, see Oliver, History of Antigua II:23, 68., Original digital object name: bei-m191, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Lauchlin Macleane and John Stuart Esqrs. to Mr. Isaac Panchaud } Lease for a Year of one Eighth of several Estates in the Island of Granada. (docket title)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1766-03-03
Series Heading: M177. Macleane, Lauchlin, fl. 1766.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Real property -- Valuation -- Grenada, Land titles -- Registration and transfer -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, Plantation owners -- Grenada, Slaves -- Land tenure -- Grenada, Slave records -- Grenada, West Indies -- History
Notes: Indenture between Lauchlin Macleane (late of Grenada) and John Stuart (of London) and Isaac Panchaud (banker, of Paris) involving 1/8 part of a Sugar Work called Satante, signed "L. Macleane" and "J. Stuart"; includes 125 slaves listed by name."Sold by I. [? T.? J.?] Paddon Stationer, At The Mitre in Bishop's Court facing Lincoln's Inn London." engr. on initial., Original digital object name: bei-m177, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: London, 24 May 1872.
Series Heading: M601a. Kingsley, Charles, fl. 1870.
Geography: Grenada, Bocas Islands (Trinidad and Tobago)
Subject: Estates -- Grenada -- History -- 19th century, Vested rights -- Grenada, West Indies -- History
Notes: Original digital object name: bei-m601a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Memoire pour yves-henry de la Touche-Limousiniere, Ecuyer Sr. de Mareüil... de la Grenade
Author: Masclary de Beauveset, Jean Paul, fl. 1739-1742
Addressee: La Tousche-Limouzinière de Mareuil, Yves-Henri de, 1690-after 1743
All Contributors: Masclary de Beauveset, Jean Paul, fl. 1739-1742 (Author), La Tousche-Limouzinière de Mareuil, Yves-Henri de, 1690-after 1743 (Addressee), La Croix, César-Marie de, 1690-1747 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: Grenada
Date: 1739-07-06
Series Heading: M73. Grenada. Sénéchausée
Geography: Grenada, Leeward Islands (West Indies)
Subject: Decedents' estates -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, Executors and administrators -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, Claims against decedents' estates -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Memoire pour yves-henry de la Touche-Limousiniere, Ecuyer Sr. de Mareüil... de la Grenade, au nom Et Comme prenant le fait et Cause d'u Sr. La Touche Ecuyer Son fils, et du Sr. Saint Quitz, Demandeur. Contre Jeanne Marie, Jeanne Claverie, et Bernard Mauquier Se disant legataires Vniversels de defunt françois Claverie dit Toulouse... de la Grenade, Defendeure pour Jean-Paul de Masclavy, Ecuyer... Pour satisfaire au jugement de Messieurs le General Et L'Jntendant d'es Jsles françoises du Vent... du 20. mars 1738. et à leur Ordonnance du 12 Janvier 1739." Refers to "le plan du Sieur d'Imbert arpenteur" which is not present., Original digital object name: bei-m073, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Messrs Aitchison and Campbell to Messrs. Fordyce Grant and Co. } Mortgage of plantations etc. in Grenada. (docket title)
Date: 1767-08-30
Series Heading: M184. Aitchison, John, fl. 1767.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Plantation owners -- Grenada, Land settlement -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, Land titles -- Registration and transfer -- Grenada -- History -- Sources, Acquisition of property -- Grenada -- History -- Sources, Slave records -- Grenada, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Sold by I[? J? T?] Bate Stationer, Birchin Lane" engr. with royal seal in initial.John Aitchison and Alexander Campbell of Grenada, merchants, have sold Tivoli Estate in Grenada to John Fordyce, Andrew Grant, Robert Malcolm, and William Trotter of London, merchants and partners.Signed "John Aitchison" "Alexander Campbell"Schedule of slaves for Tivoli (verso of 2d sheet) includes about 200 names; schedule for Belmont Estate (sheet 4) includes 90 names. Memorandum for disposal of produce on verso of outer sheet dated 30 Aug. 1767., Original digital object name: bei-m184, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Messrs Nesbitt and Stewart by the Direction of Alexander Campbell Esqr and the said Mr Campbell to Messrs Lushington and Law } Assignment of a Mortgage and further Charge of the Estate with Covenants for Consignments. (docket title)
Date: 1790-04-30
Series Heading: M338. Nesbitt, John, 1745?-1817.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: St. John's Plantation (Grenada), Sugar Plantations -- Grenada, Land titles -- Registration and transfer -- Grenada -- History -- 18th century, Slave records, West Indies -- History
Notes: Nesbitt, John, 1745?-1817.Indenture tripartite for John Nesbitt and Edward Stewart (London merchants), Alexander Campbell of Grenada, and William Lushington and James Law of Middlesex involving St. John plantation in Grenada. Schedule of slaves on 11th sheet., Original digital object name: bei-m338c, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Messrs. Barradaile Edlman and Rucker to George Paterson and Joseph Simpson Esqres } Power of Attorney to execute Conveyance of the within mentioned Plantations and Slaves to Robert Farquhar Esquire To uses to bar Dower. ... (docket title)
Date: 1833-08-02
Series Heading: M551. Borradaile, John Watson, fl. 1833.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Bankruptcy -- Grenada -- History -- 19th century, Real property -- Grenada, Title examinations -- Grenada -- History -- 19th century, Dower, Encumbrances (Law), Power of attorney, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Know all Men by these Presents That We John Watson Borradaile of... London Merchant Joseph Edlman of... London Merchant and David Henry Rucker... of... Surrey Have... nominated... George Paterson and Joseph Simpson both of... Grenada... Attornies... J W Borradaile" "Jos Edlman" "D. H. Rucker""In the West Indian Incumbered Estates Court <Grenada> Re Shand Exparte Ewing.", Original digital object name: bei-m551b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Messrs. Nesbitt and Stewart and Alexr Campbell Esqr. to Messrs. Lushington and Law } Lease for a year. (docket title)
Date: 1790-04-29
Series Heading: M338. Nesbitt, John, 1745?-1817.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: St John's Plantation (Grenada), Sugar Plantations -- Grenada, Land titles -- Registration and transfer -- Grenada -- History -- Sources, Acquisition of property -- Grenada -- History -- Sources, Slave records -- Grenada, Slave owners -- Grenada, Covenants (Law) -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Sold by Lewis Peacock, Stationer, Chancery Lane. Where Writings are fairly Ingrossed and Copied." engr. on initial.John Nesbitt, Edward Stewart, and Alexander Campbell have sold St. John, a sugar plantation formerly a coffee plantation in Grenada, to William Lushington and James Law.Signed "John Nesbitt" "Edwd. Stewart" "Alexr Campbell"Lease of St. John, a former coffee plantation in Grenada. Second sheet has schedule of about 175 names., Original digital object name: bei-m338a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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