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Title: U. S. S. Vandalia. Log. 1879-81. Commander Richard Worsam Meade.
Date: 1879
Series Heading: M602. Robinson, H. J., fl. 1879-1881.
Geography: West Indies
Subject: Vandalia (Screw sloop), Logbooks, Note-taking, Instruction, West Indies -- History
Notes: U. S. S. Vandalia. Log.Commander Richard Worsam Meade.1: 12 leaves of index, 252 lined pages with smaller notebook leaves and sketches tipped in. 31.5cm.Contains a copy of Meade's explicit instructions on maintaining a log, which he required of all Ensigns and Cadet Midshipmen, and Meade's signature at intervals throughout."Journal Cadet Midshipman H. J. Robinson" in ink on front cover.2: 11 leaves of index, tabulated; 136 pages of ms. log on 214 p. 33cm."H.J. Robinson. Vol. II. Journal" on front cover; "Vandalia" on rear cover."H.J. Robinson U.S.S. Vandalia 2nd Rate," ownership mark on 1st flyleaf., Original digital object name: bei-m602v1, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Undated invoice of Mr. Francis Lodwick
All Contributors: Lodwick, Francis (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: Financial records -- East Cambridgeshire (England), West Indies -- History
Notes: Probaly written in London, England, This item was inserted into a ledger book for the Wingfield Estate owned by the Jeaffreson family, Original digital object name: bei-m003h-17

Title: Undated poem composed by the writer's cousin, Christopher
Author: Unknown
All Contributors: Unknown (Author)
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Poetry, West Indies -- History
Notes: First line: On the life of Man. by my cosin Christoper, 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-16

Title: United States Consulate Dutch West Indies.
Date: 1860
Series Heading: M591. U. S. Consul. Dutch West Indies.
Geography: Curaçao, West Indies
Subject: Ann and Susan (Ship), West, Richard, Master -- Claims vs France, United States -- Foreign relations -- France, France -- Foreign relations -- United States, Merchant ships -- Protection -- Barbados, Privateering -- France, Capture at sea, Seizure of vessels and cargoes, West Indies -- History
Notes: United States Consulate Dutch West Indies. The earliest records preserved in the Archives of this Consulate Commence April 9th 1797 and is the form of a protest made before B. H. Philips Consul of the United States by Richard West master of the Ship "Ann and Susan" of New York... Done before B. H. Philips Consul of the United States April 15th 1797..."This is followed by protest of Mayo Gerrish Master of Brig 'Lady Washington' belonging to Ebenezer Wheelwright of Newburyport Mass. which sailed from Barbados on March 10th 1797 with a cargo of sugar rum and molasses..." (middle of 1st leaf verso).Passionate diatribe (p. 5-6) about the temerity of privateers and the lack of support against them: "How little do those that are interested in maratime affairs... realize the risk and dangers attending navigation in the early days of our national independence... treatys were violated, and a port like Curaca owned and fitted out pirates... the records of this Consul do show as bloody fienish work... with the full Knowledge if not the assistance of the Governments...""Names of American vessels captured by French privateers" (44) with pencil notes in contemporary hand. Last half page written in pencil. A record of shipping between Curaçao and the United States during the undeclared war with France, possibly compiled by someone who suffered losses.Includes a copy of a letter from the American consul to Admiral Truxtun congratulating him on the destruction of a French warship while commanding the Constellation. The records end in 1800.For events of this time see Naval Documents Related To The Quasi-War Between The United States And France. Naval Operations From Feb. 1797... (USGPO 1935) 1:22 ff., Original digital object name: bei-m591, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Vaye, 14 Jan. 1800. ALS to Maisoncelle Vertille
Place of Origin: Vaye
Date: 1800-01-14
Series Heading: M406. Guadeloupe correspondence, 1801-1802.
Geography: Guadeloupe, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts, Saint Martin (West Indies)
Subject: Basseterre (Saint Kitts and Nevis), Colonists -- Saint-Barthe´lemy -- Correspondence, Guadeloupe -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- History
Notes: Mon cher frere depis deux ans, je nes pas eus de vos nouvelles, et Selon la lettre que vous mavée Écrite vous deviée quiter St Barthellemy, pour aler à la nouvelle angleter... signed "Vertille.", Original digital object name: bei-m406a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Ve. de Beauregard 2921# (docket title)
Place of Origin: St-Pierre (Martinique)
Date: 1801-02-13
Series Heading: M413. Pocquet de Puilhéry, Louis Claude, fl. 1761-1800.
Geography: Martinique
Subject: Saint-Pierre (Martinique), Court records -- Martinique -- History -- 19th century, Actions and defenses -- Martinique -- History -- 19th century, Judgments -- Martinique -- Saint-Pierre -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Je reconnois Devoir a monsieur De Lafresnaye..." signed "a St. pierre ce 13 fevrier 1801 pour ma mere Beauregard", Original digital object name: bei-m413d, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Vente Par madlle. de Beauregard à Mr. Labonnardierre. ... (docket title)
Place of Origin: Martinique
Date: 1769-03-23
Series Heading: M193. La Touche de Beauregard, Marie Françoise de, fl. 1769.
Geography: Martinique
Subject: Land titles -- Registration and transfer -- Martinique, Plantation owners -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Slaveholders -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Slave bills of sale -- Martinique, Slaves -- Valuation, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Pardevant le notaire royal en L'isle Martinique... Fut presente marie françoise de la touche de Beauregard Demoiselle... Laquelle... déclare avoir... vendu... au Sieur Claude gaspart Camet de la bonnardiere... de terre close partie en Lizieres de campîches Ensemble les plantations qui se trouve dessus... bornée par Monsieur le vassor de Beauregard et par Monsieur de Latouche de Beauregard... vend aussy La dite demoiselle... quatre Esclaves... nommées Gombé, Alexis, Claudine, et Judith...", Original digital object name: bei-m193a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Vente d'une negresse Par M. longpré de la touche a Mlle. sa fille. (docket title)
Author: Tiphaine, Pierre (fl. 1730-1764)
All Contributors: Tiphaine, Pierre (fl. 1730-1764) (Author), le Vassor de la Touche Longpré, Alexandre, sieur de, fl. 1758 (Contributor), le Vassor de la Touche de Longpré, Louise Marie Anne, fl. 1758-1763 (Contributor), Angélique, fl. 1758 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: Martinique
Date: 1758-4-10
Series Heading: M129. Longpré, Alexandre le Vassor de la Touche, sieur de , fl. 1758.
Geography: Martinique
Subject: Slave bills of sale -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Slavery -- Martinique, Plantation owners -- Martinique, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Pardevant Les Notaires Royaux En l'Isle Martinique... M alexandre le vassor de la touche Ecuyer Sr. delongpré... reconnu avoir Vendu et livré... a Marie anne le vassor de la touche delongpré... une negresse servante... nommée Marthe rose Creole, fille D'angélique...", Original digital object name: bei-m129, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Vente de moitié de maison par Ms. des Vergers de Sanois... françoise Duchastel, Demoiselle son epouse [?]gneris du 6. [?]bre 1785 (docket title)
Place of Origin: Fort-de-France (Martinique)
Date: 1785-12-06
Series Heading: M308. Desvergers de Sanois, Jean Baptiste Philippe, fl. 1785.
Geography: Martinique
Subject: Fort-de-France (Martinique), Real property -- Valuation -- Martinique, Land titles -- Registration and transfer -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Notaries -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Pardevant Les Notaires Royaux En L'Isle Martinique residence en la Ville du fort Royal Soussignéz and présent Messire Jean Baptiste Philippe Desvergers Ecuyer..." signed "Clavery" "Lamargue" "Gebure"[?]Jean-Baptiste Philippe Desvergers Ecuyer, Sieur de Sanois, and his wife, Dame Françoise Duchastel, sell a portion of a house to Mlle. de Ligneris and M. Louis Constant de Ligneris, chevalier de Saint-Louis, Lieutenant du Vaisseau du Roi.In grey folder of a Paris dealer., Original digital object name: bei-m308, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Vente de terre Par Made. La Touche a Mr. Gravier mon cousin. (docket title)
Place of Origin: Lamentin (Martinique)
Date: 1791-12-19
Series Heading: M345. Longpré de la Touche, Mme., fl. 1791.
Geography: West Indies, Unspecified
Subject: Cousins -- Martinique -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, Touche family, West Indies -- History
Notes: Signed "Longpré De latouche" and "Gravier.", Original digital object name: bei-m345, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Vente par S: chd: Mongonyon dell. Céline Sr. Jean Jean à Mer. de la Touche (docket title, at top of page)
Place of Origin: Martinique
Date: 1840-01-09
Series Heading: M563. Mongonyon, Ch., sieur, fl. 1840.
Geography: Martinique
Subject: Acajou Plantation (Martinique) -- History -- 19th century, Real property, Exchange of -- Martinique, West Indies -- History
Notes: Signed "Clavery Grard" with embossed seal.Sale of Acajou., Original digital object name: bei-m563, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Vera Cruz, 24 May 1824. ALS to Governor Victoria Guadalupe of...
Place of Origin: Vera Cruz
Date: 1824-05-24
Series Heading: M531. Samouel, C., fl. 1823-1824.
Geography: Mexico
Subject: Victoria, Guadalupe, 1786-1843 -- Correspondence, Mexico. President (1824-1829 : Victoria), Donzelot, Franc¸ois-Xavier, 1764-1843 -- Correspondence, Governors -- Martinique -- Correspondence, Generals -- Martinique -- Correspondence, Visits of state -- Mexico -- History -- 19th century, Passports, West Indies -- History
Notes: "A S. E. Monsieur Le Général Victoria Guadalupe Gouverneur de La Province de La Vera Cruz et commandt Les Troupes Mexicaines. Excellence. arrivé depuis deux jours sur le Brick du Roi de France Le Génie, avec des dépîches de Monsieur Le Comte Donzelot gouverneur de la Martinique... " signed "Le Lieut de Nav C Samouel" Asks for passport.with, Original digital object name: bei-m531a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Versailles, 11 March 1766. Printed form, blanks filled in ms.,...
Author: Louis XV, King of France, 1710-1774
Addressee: Le Vassor de la Touche de Beauregard de Télincourt, Louis Constantin Joseph, 1736-1774
Place of Origin: Versailles (France)
Date: 1766-03-11
Series Heading: M178. France. Sovereign, 1715-1774 (Louis XV). 11 March 1766.
Geography: Guadeloupe, Martinique
Subject: France. Marine -- Officers -- Early works to 1800, Military orders -- Martinique, Military orders -- Guadeloupe, West Indies -- History
Notes: "De par le Roy Sa Majesté [ayant nommé le Sr. Beauregard de Telincourt Capitaine de fregate pour commander le flute la Coulisse..." signed "Loüis.", Original digital object name: bei-m178a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Versailles, 17 Feb. 1786. Ms. letter to Desligneris, signed
Place of Origin: Versailles (France)
Date: 1786-02-17
Series Heading: M309. la Touche, de, fl. 1786.
Geography: Martinique
Subject: Thank-you notes -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Liquors -- Martinique, West Indies -- History
Notes: Signed, "Jete remercie mille fois, Mon cher Desligneris, de la complaisance que tu as eu de m'approvisionner de liqueurs..." signed "La Touche", Original digital object name: bei-m309a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Versailles, 18 April 1766. Ms., 1 p. 36 cm. Seal. Worming with loss...
Author: Louis XV, King of France, 1710-1774
Addressee: Le Vassor de la Touche de Beauregard de Télincourt, Louis Constantin Joseph, 1736-1774
Place of Origin: Versailles (France)
Date: 1766-04-18
Series Heading: M178. France. Sovereign, 1715-1774 (Louis XV). 11 March 1766.
Geography: Guadeloupe, Martinique
Subject: Fort-de-France (Martinique), France. Marine -- Officers -- Early works to 1800, Military orders -- Martinique, Military orders -- Guadeloupe, West Indies -- History
Notes: "De par le Roy Sa Majesté ayant fait armer au port de Rochefort la Flûte la Coulisse pour porter à la Martinique et à la Guadeloupe des troupes... ordonne au Sr. de Beauregard Telincourt Capitaine de fregat... de faire route endroiture pour se rendre au fort Royal... avec le plus de celerité..." signed "Loüis.", Original digital object name: bei-m178b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Versailles, 25 May 1785. ALS to Desligneris
Place of Origin: Versailles (France)
Date: 1785-05-25
Series Heading: M307. de la Touche, fl. 1785.
Geography: West Indies, Unspecified
Subject: France. Marine -- Officers -- Early works to 1800, Military orders -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: "tu peux te tenir prèt a partir mon cher lignery du 1er au 5 juin a cette epoque le comdt de [?] que te passe sera arrivé ainsi que ta instruction..." signed "Latouche...", Original digital object name: bei-m307a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Versailles, 27 Nov. 1785. Ms. letter to Desligneris, signed
Place of Origin: Versailles (France)
Date: 1785-11-27
Series Heading: M307. de la Touche, fl. 1785.
Geography: West Indies, Unspecified
Subject: France. Marine -- Officers -- Early works to 1800, Military orders -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: Signed, "Je seconderai bien volontiers, Mon cher desligneris, auprès de M. le Mal. de Castries la demande que tu lui fais d'un commandement en faveur de M. De Beauregard..." signed "la Touche" with autograph postscript., Original digital object name: bei-m307b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Versailles, 7 Dec. 1774
Place of Origin: Versailles (France)
Date: 1774-12-07
Series Heading: M226. Petit, fl. 1774, Député des Conseils supérieurs des Colonies.
Geography: West Indies, Unspecified
Subject: Ministère de la Marine -- Correspondence, Administrative assistants, West Indies -- History, Confidential communications, Help-seeking behavior
Notes: "j'ai appris avec peine, monsieur, que vous avez ete malade, et que vous vous rétablissez avec difficulté..." signed "Petit" with postscript.The letters followed Petit's Mémoire to "Monsieur" his correspondent, who has been asked by the Ministère de la Marine to provide counsel "dans une administration, qu'il ne connois pas", Petit asks that his mémoire be kept confidential., Original digital object name: bei-m226c, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Versailles, 7 Oct. 1774. Ms. Letter, signed
Place of Origin: Versailles (France)
Date: 1774-10-07
Series Heading: M226. Petit, fl. 1774, Député des Conseils supérieurs des Colonies.
Geography: West Indies, Unspecified
Subject: France -- Colonies -- Evaluation, West Indies -- History, Administrative assistants -- Correspondence
Notes: Signed, "J'ai appris, Monsieur, avec plaisir, que notre Ministre vous avoit apellé pour l'aider de vos conseils..." signed "Petit.", Original digital object name: bei-m226b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Versailles, 9 June 1786. Ms. letter to Desligneris, signed
Place of Origin: Versailles (France)
Date: 1786-06-09
Series Heading: M311. la Touche, _____ de, fl. 1786.
Geography: Martinique
Subject: La Touche family, West Indies -- History, Proxy statements -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Plantations -- Management -- Martinique -- History -- 18th century, Executors and administrators -- Martinique -- 18th century -- History -- Sources, Administration of estates
Notes: Signed, "tu as bien raison de penser, Mon cher Desligneris, que lorsque tu as été attaché au département de Brest, il ne m'a pas été possible de l'empîcher, ce changement étant forcé par les nouveaux arrangemens..." signed "le cte de la Touche", Original digital object name: bei-m311a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Voyage dans l'Amerique du Nord, Antilles, Mexique...
Series Heading: M590. Jardin, Edèlestan, fl. 1859-1861.
Geography: Canada, Martinique, Mexico, West Indies
Subject: Frigates -- France, France. Marine -- Officers -- Natural history collections, Voyages and travels -- North America -- History -- 19th century, Voyages and travels -- West Indies -- History -- 19th century, Voyages and travels -- Mexico, Voyages and travels -- United States, Voyages and travels -- Canada, Voyages and travels -- New Foundland, Voyages and travels -- Martinique, Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.), Drawings, West Indies -- History.
Notes: Voyage dans l'Amerique du nord, Antilles, Mexique, Etats unis, Canada et Terre Neuve 1859-1860-1861. ...The author, a French naval officer who became Inspector-General of the French Navy, published numerous articles on the natural history of many of the countries he visited (cf. Otto Lorenz, Manuel du libraire). This voyage in the frigate Cleopatre under the command of Vice-Admiral Ed. Penoud emphasizes the Mexican coast and Martinique., Original digital object name: bei-m590v1, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Warrant from Iustices of Peace of denbigh March 11th. (docket title)
Author: Myddelton, William, fl. 1756, Williams, Thomas, fl. 1756
Addressee: Roberts, John, fl. 1756, Foulke, William, fl. 1756, Parry, Benjamin, fl. 1756, Myddelton, Foulke, fl. 1756
All Contributors: Myddelton, William, fl. 1756 (Author), Williams, Thomas, fl. 1756 (Author), Roberts, John, fl. 1756 (Addressee), Foulke, William, fl. 1756 (Addressee), Parry, Benjamin, fl. 1756 (Addressee), Myddelton, Foulke, fl. 1756 (Addressee), Williams, George, fl. 1756 (Contributor), Johnson, William, fl. 1756 (Contributor), Evans (Edwards), Thomas , fl. 1756 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: Denbigh (Wales)
Date: 1756-03-11
Series Heading: M121. Denbigh (England). Justice of the Peace.
Geography: Great Britain
Subject: Impressment -- Jamaica -- Early works to 1800, Warrants (Law) -- England, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Borough of Denbigh <, to witt>, -- - To John Roberts, William Foulke, Benjamin Parry and Foulke Myddelton Whereas we William Myddelton and Thomas Williams... have caused George Williams, William Johnson and Thomas Evans otherwise Edwards to be Apprehended... it appearing to us that they are Stragling Seamen... fitt to Serve... we... charge... Immediately to conduct them to... Chester... And... require the... Commander... to Certify the receipt... in order that they... may be paid..." signed "William Myddelton" "Thos: Williams."Phillipps ms. 17094., Original digital object name: bei-m121, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Warrawarou---Dubuque Proo Ground
Series Heading: M526a. Johnson, John, fl. 1824, assessor
Geography: Antigua, Martinique, Saint Kitts, Saint Vincent
Subject: Plantations -- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -- Saint Vincent -- Warrawarou Valley -- History -- 19th century, Plantations -- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -- Saint Vincent -- Warrawarou Valley -- Early works to 18th century, West Indies -- History
Notes: Original digital object name: bei-m526a-d, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Wavel Smith Petition agt. Report. (docket title)
Author: Smith, Wavell, d. 1756, Cust, Savile
All Contributors: Smith, Wavell, d. 1756 (Author), Cust, Savile (Author), Great Britain. Privy Council. Lords of the Committee for Trade (Addressee)
Place of Origin: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Date: 1733-03-04
Series Heading: M57. St. Kitts. Council and Assembly
Geography: Leeward Islands (West Indies), Saint Kitts
Subject: Leeward Islands (West Indies) -- Officials and employees -- Salaries, etc., Civil service -- Great Britain, Great Britain -- Colonies - America -- Administration, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council -- The Humble Petition of Wavell Smith and Savile Cust Esqrs. Secretary & Clerk of the Crown... Sheweth... That by the first of the Said two Acts your Petrs. are Deprived of all their usual and accustomary fees for Publick business and in Lieu thereof a Salary is Settled but in no sort equal... 4th of March 1733/4...", Original digital object name: bei-m057, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Weekes family accounts, 1825-Dec. 1841
Series Heading: M535.
Geography: Barbados, Great Britain
Subject: Weeks family, Mangrove Plantation (Barbados), Plantations -- Barbados -- History -- 19th century, Account books, West Indies -- History
Notes: Photo, map of Foul Bay, SE coast of Barbados; includes Mangrove plantation., Original digital object name: bei-m535b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Weekes genealogical chart. 2 or 3 p. in fragments, in plasticine.
Series Heading: M535.
Geography: Barbados, Great Britain
Subject: Genealogy -- Charts, diagrams, etc., Weekes family, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Memo re Weekes Family" 2 p. ms., Original digital object name: bei-m535e, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Weekes, genealogy
Date: 1784-07-27
Series Heading: M535.
Geography: Barbados, Great Britain
Subject: Genealogy -- Charts, diagrams, etc., Weekes family, West Indies -- History
Notes: John Penrose Cumming to Thomas Hollist. ALS, 1 p., Original digital object name: bei-m535f, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Wells, 18 Sept. 1819. Al. . ., "My Dear S. . .
Place of Origin: Wells
Date: 1819-09-18
Series Heading: M469. Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833.
Geography: West Indies, Unspecified
Subject: Complaint letters, Embarrassment -- Correspondence, Self-consciousness (Sensitivity) -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History) --
Notes: Unsigned, "My dear Sir Thos I really feel unaffected awkwardness in applying to you on the Subject of poor Simkin...", Original digital object name: bei-m469c, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Welton Hall, 18 April 1864. ALS to Messrs Routilege, Warne and ..
Place of Origin: Welton Hall
Date: 1864-04-18
Series Heading: M596. Waterton, Charles, 1782-1865.
Geography: West Indies, Unspecified
Subject: Waterton, Charles, 1782-1865 -- Wanderings in South America, 1839, Authors and publishers -- Antilles, Lesser -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Gentlemen, Please send your 'New Edition to the care of Messr Hicks and Allen Stationers..."Referring to his Wanderings in South America, the North-west of the United States, and the Antilles, 1st pub. London, 1825., Original digital object name: bei-m596, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Wentworth, Joshua, 1742-1809. Portsmouth, 14 June 1773…
Place of Origin: Portsmouth (N.H.)
Date: 1773-06-14
Series Heading: M220. Woolcutt, William, fl. 1773.
Geography: Madeira Islands, Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago), West Indies
Subject: Merchants -- Records and correspondence -- History -- 18th century, Ship captains -- Saint Vincent and Tobago -- Tobago -- Correspondence, Merchants -- Portsmouth (N.H.) -- Correspondence, Shipping -- Rates, West Indies -- History, Schooners, Seaworthiness, Warranty of, Shipowners, Interest (Ownership rights) -- Trinidad and Tobaggo
Notes: Wentworth, Joshua, 1742-1809."Capt. Robert Follett, Sir, The Schooner Nonpariel whereof you [torn] Master <, &, one third Owner of sd. Vessell and Cargo, and myself [Ow]ner of the other two thirds of sd., Interest>, -- being compleat [in] every respect for Sea-- You must proceed..." signed "Josh. Wentworth", Original digital object name: bei-m220c, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: West India Colonies. On Tuesday next, the 23d instant, in the music-hall, Blackett-Street, Mr. Borthwick will deliver a lecture on the state and prospect of the slave population in the British West Indies...Broadside. Newcastle: Hernaman and Perring, April 20, 1933.
Series Heading: MS235. Borthwick, Peter.
Geography: West Indies, Unspecified
Subject: Slavery -- Justification, Lectures, Borthwick, P. (Peter), 1804-1852, Lecturers -- West Indies, British, West Indies -- History
Notes: Original digital object name: bei-ms235, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: West Indian Mems [i.e., memoirs]
Series Heading: M593a. Shand, Francis, fl. 1860.
Geography: Antigua, Cuba, Dominica, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Saint Thomas (United States Virgin Islands), Saint Vincent, Trinidad, West Indies
Subject: Voyages and travels, Great Britain. Army -- Officers -- Aides -- Diaries, Watercolor painting -- West Indies -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- Social life and customs -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- History
Notes: Original digital object name: bei-m593a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Whitehall, 15 Aug. 1716. ALS to James Douglass
Author: Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham, 1708-1778
Addressee: Douglas, James, Sir, 1703-1787
All Contributors: Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham, 1708-1778 (Author), Douglas, James, Sir, 1703-1787 (Addressee), Pinfold, Charles, 1709-1788 (Contributor), Thomas, George, Baronet, ca. 1695-1774 (Contributor), Barbados. Governor (1756-1766 : Pinfold) (Contributor), Leeward Islands. Governor (1753-1766 : Thomas) (Contributor)
Place of Origin: Whitehall (London, England)
Date: 1761-08-15
Series Heading: M149. Pitt, William, fl. 1761.
Geography: Barbados, Great Britain, Leeward Islands (West Indies)
Subject: West Indies -- Officials and employees -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, Barbados -- Officials and employees -- Correspondence -- Early works to 1800, Governors -- Leeward Islands (West Indies), Governors -- Barbados, West Indies -- History
Notes: "...I was favoured with your Letter... immediately laid before the King... I send you... a Letter to the Governor of Barbados, and... to the Governor of the Leeward Islands..." signed "W: Pitt."The governor of Barbados (1756-66) was Sir Charles Pinfold, George Thomas governed the Leeward Islands (1753-66)., Original digital object name: bei-m149a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Whitehall, 30th oct: 94. ALS to "Lord Sydney"
Place of Origin: Whitehall
Date: 1794-10-30
Series Heading: M364. Richmond and Lennox, Charles Lennox, 3d Duke of, 1736-1806.
Geography: West Indies, Unspecified
Subject: Military appointments, Employment references, Military engineers, West Indies -- History
Notes: "...I shall be very happy to attend to Your Lordship's Recommendation of the Chevalier De Fougeray, if any french Engineers are to be employed in the West Indies... it would be... convenient to avail ourselves of their assistance being much in want of officers of that Description..." signed "Richmond. &, c:", Original digital object name: bei-m364, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: William Johnstone Esqre: and Messrs. John Inglis Edward Ellice and J. B. Inglis } Agreement (docket title)
Place of Origin: Grenada
Date: 1807-06-16
Series Heading: M449. Johnstone, William, fl. 1807.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Conveyancing -- Grenanda -- History -- 19th century, Bon Esperance Plantation (Grenada) -- History -- 19th century -- Sources, Writ of debt -- Grenada, Covenants -- Grenada, Plantation overseers, Plantation owners, Merchants, Slave records -- Grenada, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Grenada Articles of Agreement... Between William Johnstone of Annandale in the said Island of Grenada Planter of the one part And John Inglis of London Merchant surviving Partner of James Phyn and Alexander Ellice deceased heretofore of London Merchants and Copartners... And also Edward Ellice and John Bellingham Inglis both of London Merchants..."Conveyance for plantation Bon Esperance belonging to William Johnstone, against Johnstone's debt of £4,000, with about 35 slave names.Edward Ellice, merchant and politician, was the son of Alexander Ellice, managing director of the Hudson's Bay Company and founder of the firm of Inglis Ellice and Co. in Montreal. Edward Ellice managed the firm's London branch and was later connected with the Canadian competitors of the Hudson's Bay Company, the North West Company and the X. Y. Company, bringing about an amalgamation of the three companies in 1821., Original digital object name: bei-m449, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: William Lushington Esqr. to Messrs. Boldero and Co. } Lease for a Year. (docket title)
Date: 1803-09-07
Series Heading: M424. Lushington, William, fl. 1803-1807.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Rose Hill Plantation (Grenada), Tivoli Plantation (Grenada), Saint John Plantation (Grenada), Saint Cyr 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: "Sold by W. and G. H. Witherby Birchin Lane" engr. into initial.William Lushington the elder (Kent) leases Rose Hill, Tivoli, Saint John, and Saint Cyr to Charles Boldero, Sir Stephen Lushington baronet, and Edward Gale Boldero (bankers of London); signed "W. Lushington."With (on verso) indenture of 26 Oct. 1807 for Thomas Marsham's sale of Tivoli and three other properties whose names are illegible, to the Bolderos; signed "Thos Marsham" "W Lushington" with two seals.Lushington was agent for Grenada."A" at top of sheet. The Rose Hill slaves are named., Original digital object name: bei-m424, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: William Mathew Burt Esqr. to Messrs. Curtis and Lovell-- } Conveyance of Goathill Plantation in the Island of St. Christophers (docket title)
Date: 1776-06-08
Series Heading: M247. Burt, William Mathew, fl. 1776.
Geography: Saint Kitts
Subject: Conveyancing -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, Abstracts of title, Land titles -- Registration and transfer -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, Plantation owners -- Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Notes: William Mathew Burt sold "Goathill Plantation otherwise called Belvidere" in St. Christopher to John Trehawke, John Curtis, and Robert Lovell. Signed "William Mathew Burt" and marked "<F>" at top., Original digital object name: bei-m247, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: William Shand Esq. to George Savage Martin and Wm. Hy. Martin Esqrs. } Reconveyance of the High Point Plantation in Antigua. (docket title)
Date: 1844-02-29
Series Heading: M574. Shand, William, fl. 1844.
Geography: Antigua
Subject: High Point Plantation (Antigua and Barbuda) -- History -- 19th century, Conveyancing -- Antigua and Barbuda -- Antigua -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- History
Notes: "In the West Indian Incumbered Estates Court <Antigua> Re Martin and others Exparte Ewing and others""Sold by W. G. and W. H. Witherby Birchin Lane." engr. in initial.William Shand (Liverpool merchant), and George Savage and William Henry Martin (Antigua); signed "William Shand" "G Savage Martin" "W H Martin.", Original digital object name: bei-m574, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: William Smith Esqr and Wife to Messrs. Payne and Clarke } Release of a Plantation in the Island of Nevis in the West Indies with the Slaves etc. thereto belonging (docket title)
Date: 1790-07-15
Series Heading: M339. Smith, William, fl. 1790.
Geography: Antigua, Nevis
Subject: Beneficiaries -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, Decedent's estates -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, Executors and administrators -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800, Land titles -- Registration and transfer -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, West Indies -- History
Notes: "This Indenture Tripartite... Between William Smith... and Elizabeth his Wife of the first part Charles Payne... and Ioseph Clarke... of the second part and Edward Parris... of the Third part Whereas Richard Oliver... bequeathed... his Estate... unto the said William Smith..." signed by Elizabeth Smith, William Smith, Charles Payne, Joseph Clarke, Edward Parris., Original digital object name: bei-m339, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: William Timson... Marryat Esq. ...} Conveyance of Tivoli and St. John Estates... the Island of Grenada. (docket title)
Date: 1823-02-01
Series Heading: M520. Timson, William, the younger, fl. 1823, and others.
Geography: Grenada
Subject: Conveyancing -- Grenada, Bankruptcy -- Grenada -- History -- 19th century, Tivoli Plantation (Grenada), Saint John Plantation (Grenada), Rose Hill Plantation (Grenada), Slave records, Slaves -- Valuation, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Sold by W. G. and W. H. Witherby Birchin Lane" ingr. in initial.William Timson the younger (London wine merchant) and Joseph Marryatt (London merchant) (assignees under the Commission of Bankruptcy against Charles Boldero, Edward Gale Boldero, Sir Henry Lushington, and Henry Boldero, London bankers and copartners), Charles Boldero, Edward Gale Boldero, Sir Henry Lushington, Henry Boldero, Lucy Campbell (Argyllshire, spinster), and John Blackett (Middlesex merchant); all sell Tivoli, Saint John, and Rose Hill plantations to Samuel Marryatt.Signed "William Timson Junr." "Josh Marryatt" "Charles Boldero" "G Boldero" "Lucy Campbell" "Henry Boldero" "Henry Lushington by his Attorney Stephen Lushington" "John Blackett" "W Lushington""A List of Slaves belonging or attached to and working upon Tivoli and Saint John's Estates... in the lawful possession of George Gun Munro Attorney of William Timpson and Joseph Marryat Assignees of Boldero and Co. Mortgagees..." as of 31 Dec. 1821, on last two sheets; 194 names., Original digital object name: bei-m520, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: William Wilberforce Esqr. M.P. London Published by J. Asperne 32...
Series Heading: M469. Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833.
Geography: West Indies, Unspecified
Subject: Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833 -- Portraits, Abolitionists -- History -- 19th century, Asperne, James, Booksellers and bookselling, West Indies -- History
Notes: "William Wilberforce Esqr. M.P. London Published by J. Asperne 32 Cornhill rst. Novr. 1814. Engraved by T. Blood for the European Magazine from an Original painting by Russell R.A." 14.2 x 10.5 cm. mounted, excised signature from letter to "Fras. Baring Esqr." on larger sheet inscribed on verso "given me by Ld Ashburton" and, under portrait, "'He reconciled Divinity and Wit.' Swift.", Original digital object name: bei-m469b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: William Wilberforce, Esq. Painted by G. Richmond Engraved by J...
Series Heading: M469. Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833.
Geography: West Indies, Unspecified
Subject: Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833 -- Portraits, Abolitionists -- History -- 19th century, Lithography, West Indies -- History
Notes: "William Wilberforce, Esq. Painted by G. Richmond Engraved by J. Jenkins", Original digital object name: bei-m469f, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: William Young Esqr. and Oths. to Mr. David Young } Release. (docket title)
Date: 1769-06-15
Series Heading: M194. Young, William, 1725-1788.
Geography: Carriacou Island (Grenada), Great Britain, Grenada, Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago)
Subject: Land titles -- Registration and transfer -- Grenada -- Carriacou Island, Plantation owners -- Grenada -- Carriacou Island -- Early works to 1800, Land titles -- Registration and transfer -- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: Indenture between William Young "of Cariouacou Esquire," Robert Young of Grenada, and Archibald Scot late of Grenada, of the one part, and David Young of Grenada, Gentleman. H.M. Commissioners for the Selling and Disposing of the Lands in the Ceded and Neutral Islands of Grenada and the Grenadines, St. Vincent Dominica and Tobago had put up for sale Lot Number One in Rockly Bay Division of Tobago. Signed "William Young by his attorney Robert Young" "Robt Young" "Archibald Scott by his attorney David Mill" and "David Young"Price £2 per acre., Original digital object name: bei-m194, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Winchelsea, 29 Sept. 1806. ALS to the Lr Major General
Place of Origin: Winchelsea (England)
Date: 1806-09-29
Series Heading: M431. Nicolay, William, 1771-1842.
Geography: Great Britain
Subject: Great Britain. Army. Royal Engineers -- Officers -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History
Notes: Original digital object name: bei-m431d, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Wingfield Manor Appertaining to Chrisr Jeaffreson...
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, Lieutenant-General, ca. 1760-1824
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, Lieutenant-General, ca. 1760-1824 (Author), Rogers, Lord, fl. 1682 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: East Cambridgeshire (England)
Date: 1819-02-20
Series Heading: M119. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1756-1824 (d. after 21 May 1824).
Geography: Saint Kitts
Subject: West Indies -- History, Plantations -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 19th century -- Sources, Wingfield Manor (Saint Kitts and Nevis) -- Surveys
Notes: Wingfield Manor Appertaining to Chrisr Jeaffreson Esqr In St. Christophers Island..." "Surveyed April 10 1682 by M. Lord Rogers and Copied and Reduced from his Plan. February 20 1819 by CJ", Original digital object name: bei-m119s04, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: With papa's return envelope, addressed "A MonSieur zaCaro...
Series Heading: M406. Guadeloupe correspondence, 1801-1802.
Geography: Guadeloupe, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts, Saint Martin (West Indies)
Subject: Father and child -- Correspondence -- Saint-Barthe´lemy, West Indies -- History
Notes: With papa's return envelope, addressed "A MonSieur zaCarÿ Gourdent a St Bartellemÿ.", Original digital object name: bei-m406kk, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Wm Bate and Alice Bate their deed of Settlemt of plant La Rouse to Rd Bate their Sonne Augt 14 1677 Barbados (docket title)
Author: Bate, William, fl. 1660-1681
Addressee: Bate, Richard, fl. 1675-1709
All Contributors: Bate, William, fl. 1660-1681 (Author), Bate, Richard, fl. 1675-1709 (Addressee), Bate, Alice, fl. 1677 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: Barbados
Date: 1677-08-14
Series Heading: M17. Bate, William, fl. 1677.
Geography: Barbados
Subject: Land titles -- registration and transfer -- Barbados -- Early works to 1800, Deeds -- Barbados, Beneficiaries, Inheritance and succession -- Barbados, Delarouse plantation (Barbados), West Indies -- History
Notes: First line: This Indenture... Between William Bate of... Barbados..., "This Indenture... Between William Bate of... Barbados... And Alice his wife of the one part and--Richard Bate... of the other part..." signed "W Bate" and "Alice Bate"., Original digital object name: bei-m017a

Title: Wm Bate and Alice Bate their deed of Settlemt of planta Delarouse on Rd Bate Augt 14 77 (docket title)
Author: Bate, William, fl. 1660-1681
Addressee: Bate, Richard, fl. 1675-1709
All Contributors: Bate, William, fl. 1660-1681 (Author), Bate, Richard, fl. 1675-1709 (Addressee), Bate, Alice, fl. 1677 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: Barbados
Date: 1677-08-14
Series Heading: M17. Bate, William, fl. 1677.
Geography: Barbados
Subject: Land titles -- registration and transfer -- Barbados -- Early works to 1800, Deeds -- Barbados, Beneficiaries, Inheritance and succession -- Barbados, Delarouse plantation (Barbados), West Indies -- History, Barbados -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: This Indenture... Between William Bate... And Alice..., "This Indenture... Between William Bate... And Alice his wife of the one part and--Richard Bate... of the other part..." signed "W Bate" and "Allice Bate".Plantation in the parish of St. Michael. Boundaries include Capt. Thomas Cole, Samuel Osbourne, Christopher Jackson, Sarah Conway, George Pirkhoad[?], John Wattstone, Capt. Richard Salter.William Bate was treasurer of Barbados., Original digital object name: bei-m017b

Title: Wm Hart his deposition concerning plant La Rouse Augt 12: 99 (docket title)
Author: Hart, William, fl. 1694-1699
Addressee: Bate, Richard, fl. 1675-1709
All Contributors: Hart, William, fl. 1694-1699 (Author), Bate, Richard, fl. 1675-1709 (Addressee), Grey, Ralph, 1661-1706 (Contributor), Barbados. Governor (1698-1701 : Grey) (Contributor), Southwell, Edward, 1671-1730 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: Barbados
Date: 1699-08-12
Series Heading: M33. Hart, William, fl. 1699, deponent.
Geography: Barbados, Great Britain
Subject: Petition of right, Real property -- Barbados -- Early works to 1800, Possession (Law) -- Barbados, Delarouse plantation (Barbados), West Indies -- History, Barbados -- History -- 17th century
Notes: "Att the Request of the Peticoner Mr. Bate I William Hart... haveing lately been a voyage to the Island of Barbados with his Excellency Ralph Gray Esq: now Governour of the said Island of which I was Deputy Secretary and Secretary... doe certifye that it was generally reported and beleived that the Peticoner and his Father had been peaceable possessed of a Certaine Estate or Plantation in the said Island comonly called... Delarouse for thirty odd Yeares which... had been leased for some yeares past by the peticoner to Mrs. Hester Gascoigne Widdow... a true Copy Edward Southwell"William Hart was Secretary to Gov. Ralph Grey--cf. PRO. Calendar. Colonial Papers, 1694, v. 17, #500, where Hart returns to England, June 1699, to recover his health.On the Delarouse Plantation see PRO. Calendar State Papers. Colonial Papers, 1699, v. 17, #732., Original digital object name: bei-m033a

Title: Wm King and James Parkinson Esqrs by the direction of [blank] to Fredk. Keddell Esq. and Alexander Dalrymple Esq. } (docket title)
Date: 1840-06-13
Series Heading: M565. King, William, fl. 1840.
Geography: Dominica
Subject: Plantations -- Dominica -- History -- 19th century, Real property, Exchange of -- Dominica -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Sold by T. and A. T. Waterton No. 24 Birchin Lane, Cornhill." engr. in initial.William King (London merchant) and James Parkinson (Middlesex) have sold the Dominica plantations formerly owned by James Potter Lockhart (deceased) to Frederick Keddell (London gent.) and Alexander Dalrymple (Middlesex); signed "Wm King"; "Jas Parkinson"; "J Keddell."; and "Alexr. Dalrymple.", Original digital object name: bei-m565, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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