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

Title: Copy of a Minute of Cabinet <14th Augt. 1795> (docket title)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1795-08-14
Series Heading: M370. Great Britain. Cabinet.
Geography: Great Britain, Guadeloupe, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Jamaica, Saint-Domingue, Saint Lucia
Subject: Great Britain. Cabinet Office, Balance of power, Imperialism -- History -- 18th century, Ordnance, Military planning -- West Indies -- Early works to 1800, Dominican Republic -- History -- To 1844, Haiti -- History -- Revolution, 1791-1804 -- Influence, Military orders -- Saint-Domingue, Military orders -- Guadeloupe, Great Britain -- Politics and government 1789-1820, Saint Lucia -- History -- Brigand War, 1795-1797, Great Britain -- History -- Invasions, West Indies -- History
Notes: "...Present Lord Chancellor Lord Privy Seal Duke of Portland Marquis Cornwallis Earl Spencer Lord Hawkesbury Lord Grenville Mr Pitt Mr Windham Mr Dundas His Majesty's Confidential Servants having taken under their serious consideration the present state of the War..."Recommends preparations for offensive in the Leeward Islands and St. Domingo, conquest of Guadeloupe and St. Lucia with not less than "15,000 Effective Infantry", no fewer than "12,000 effective Infantry" to attempt St. Domingo, in order to protect Jamaica as well as to swing the balance into British favor against France and Spain on St. Domingo, "a Body of Guards amounting to 3000 men to serve under General Abercromby.", Original digital object name: bei-m370, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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

Title: Counterpart of Mortgage from Christopher Jeaffreson Esqr. to Charles Pym Esqr. (docket title).
Author: Pym, Charles, d. 1741
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749
All Contributors: Pym, Charles, d. 1741 (Author), Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749 (Addressee)
Date: 1737-03-25
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Mortgages -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, Counterpart funds, Plantations -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, West Indies – History
Notes: First line: This Indenture mad the ffive and twentieth Day of March in the Tenth Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the Grace of God of Great Britain ffrance and Ireland..., Signed "Charles Pym.", Counterpart of Mortgage from Christopher Jeaffreson Esqr. to Charles Pym Esqr. (docket title). "Dated 25th March 1737." Signed "Charles Pym." Engr. init. Ms. on vellum, 1 sheet. 68 x 74.8 cm. folded to 19.7 x 27 cm. NCH MS Jeaff-8., Original digital object name: bei-m003ll, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Dame Ann Stapletons Bill of Sale of 1/10 pt. of ye Francis and Dorothy To Capt. Jefferson (docket title).
Author: Stapleton, Anne Russell, d. 1722
Addressee: Jeaffreson, John, Colonel, fl. 1590-1660
All Contributors: Stapleton, Anne Russell, d. 1722 (Author), Jeaffreson, John, Colonel, fl. 1590-1660 (Addressee), Bridgman, Richard, fl. 1683-1689 (Contributor), Russell, Randall, fl. 1677-1689 (Contributor), Martyn, Joseph, 1643-1718 (Contributor), Francis and Dorothy (Ship : fl. 1683-1689) (Contributor)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1689-08-08
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Bills of sale -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, West Indies -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: To all People to whome this present writing shall come..., Original digital object name: bei-m003d, Signed "Ann Stapleton" with 2 receipts.

Title: De par le Roy-- Sa Magesté ayant associé le Sr...
Author: Louis XV, King of France, 1710-1774
All Contributors: Louis XV, King of France, 1710-1774 (Author), France. Sovereign (1715-1774 : Louis XV) (Author), Le Vassor de la Touche de Beauregard de Télincourt, Louis Constantin Joseph, 1736-1774 (Contributor), Morell, Charles-Alexandre, comte d'Aubigny, 1699-1781 (Contributor), hoiseul, Etienne-François, duc de, 1719-1785 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: Versailles (France)
Date: 1762-01-15
Series Heading: M155. France. Sovereign, 1715-1774 (Louis XV). 15 Jan. 1762.
Geography: Leeward Islands (West Indies), Martinique
Subject: Military orders -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, France. Marine -- Officers -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: De par le Roy -- Sa Majesté ayant associé le Sr. [Beauregard de Telincourt Lieutenant de Vaisseau] à l'Ordre Militaire de Saint Louis; and le Service auquel il est destiné ne luy permettant pas de se rendre à Sa suite, Elle a commis and commet le Sr. [Cte. Daubigny Cher. du d. Ordre] pour le recevoir and admetter en son nom..."Fait à [Versailles le 15e. Janvier 1762. Loüis]." Countersigned "Nous Chevalier de Lordre Royal et militaire de St. Louis Chef d'Escuadre des armées navales Certifions... fait a Rochefort le 31 Jer. 1762. D'aubigny.", Original digital object name: bei-m155a, This digital resource is provided by Burke Library, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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

Title: Dépense Extraordinaire L 10000# tournois a L'occasion de...
All Contributors: Baudard de Vaudésir, Georges Nicolas, 1712-1771 (Contributor), Levacher du Boullay, fl. 1759-1743 (Contributor), Le Mercier de La Rivière, Pierre-Paul, 1719 or 1720-ca. 1794 (Contributor), Le Blond, Mr., fl. 1759-1764 (Contributor), Diant, Joseph Mathieu, fl. 1764-1775 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: Martinique
Date: 1759-12-03
Series Heading: M140. Isles du Vent. Intendant.
Geography: Leeward Islands (West Indies), Martinique
Subject: Martinique -- appropriations and expenditures -- Early works for 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: Dépense Extraordinaire L[/.10000# tournois à L'occasion de l'approvisionnement des Colonies françoises du Vent de L'Amérique...Signed "Levacher Du Boullay", countersigned "de la Riviere.", Original digital object name: bei-m140c, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Dépense Extraordinaire L 5000# tournois a L'occasion de...
All Contributors: Baudard de Vaudésir, Georges Nicolas, 1712-1771 (Contributor), Levacher du Boullay, fl. 1759-1743 (Contributor), Le Mercier de La Rivière, Pierre-Paul, 1719 or 1720-ca. 1794 (Contributor), Le Blond, Mr., fl. 1759-1764 (Contributor), Diant, Joseph Mathieu, fl. 1764-1775 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: Martinique
Date: 1759-12-03
Series Heading: M140. Isles du Vent. Intendant.
Geography: Leeward Islands (West Indies), Martinique
Subject: Martinique -- appropriations and expenditures -- Early works for 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: Dépense Extraordinaire L[/.5000# tournois à L'occasion de l'approvisionnement des Colonies françoises du Vent de L'amérique...Signed "Levacher Du Boullay", countersigned "de la Riviere.", Original digital object name: bei-m140b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Dépense Extraordinaire L 9000# tournois a L'occasion de…
All Contributors: Baudard de Vaudésir, Georges Nicolas, 1712-1771 (Contributor), Levacher du Boullay, fl. 1759-1743 (Contributor), Le Mercier de La Rivière, Pierre-Paul, 1719 or 1720-ca. 1794 (Contributor), Le Blond, Mr., fl. 1759-1764 (Contributor), Diant, Joseph Mathieu, fl. 1764-1775 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: Martinique
Date: 1759-12-03
Series Heading: M140. Isles du Vent. Intendant.
Geography: Leeward Islands (West Indies), Martinique
Subject: Martinique -- appropriations and expenditures -- Early works for 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: Dépense Extraordinaire L[/.9000# tournois à L'occasion de l'approvisionnement des Colonies françoises du Vent de L'Amérique...Signed "Levacher Du Boullay", countersigned "de la Riviere.", Original digital object name: bei-m140d, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Dépense Extraordinaire L 9000# tournois a L'occasion de…
All Contributors: Baudard de Vaudésir, Georges Nicolas, 1712-1771 (Contributor), Levacher du Boullay, fl. 1759-1743 (Contributor), Le Mercier de La Rivière, Pierre-Paul, 1719 or 1720-ca. 1794 (Contributor), Le Blond, Mr., fl. 1759-1764 (Contributor), Diant, Joseph Mathieu, fl. 1764-1775 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: Martinique
Date: 1759-12-03
Series Heading: M140. Isles du Vent. Intendant.
Geography: Leeward Islands (West Indies), Martinique
Subject: Martinique -- appropriations and expenditures -- Early works for 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: Dépense Extraordinaire L[/.9000# tournois à L'occasion de l'approvisionnement des Colonies françoises du Vent de L'Amérique...Signed "Levacher Du Boullay", countersigned "de la Riviere.", Original digital object name: bei-m140e, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Dépense Extraordinaire...Martinique, 12 Sept. 1759...
All Contributors: Baudard de Vaudésir, Georges Nicolas, 1712-1771 (Contributor), Levacher du Boullay, fl. 1759-1743 (Contributor), Le Mercier de La Rivière, Pierre-Paul, 1719 or 1720-ca. 1794 (Contributor), Le Blond, Mr., fl. 1759-1764 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: Martinique
Date: 1759-09-12
Series Heading: M140. Isles du Vent. Intendant.
Geography: Leeward Islands (West Indies), Martinique
Subject: Martinique -- appropriations and expenditures -- Early works for 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: ...Dépense Extraordinaire..."Isles Du Vent Colonies 1759. La Martinique. L5600ll No. 1149 Dépense Extraordinaire A L'occasion de l'approvisionnement des colonies francaises du vent de l'amerique Enconséquence de l'Ordre de Monsieur l'Intendant en date de ce jour, je prie très humblement Monsieur Georges nicolas Caudard de Vaudezin Ecuyer Seigneur de Ste. James Sur Loire Trésorier général des Colonies Françoises... de payer... à l'ordre de Monsieur Leblond..." signed "Levacher Du Boullay."Signed also by Le Mercier de la Rivière, Intendant of Martinique, whose work, L'ordre naturel et essentiel des sociétés politiques, 1767, was the second of four textbooks on the economic system of physiocratic orthodoxy, highly thought of by Adam Smith, has a permanent place in the literature of political economy.An early Martinique printing., Original digital object name: bei-m140a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Ensign G. Sarda, 3d. Batt. 60 Regt. (docket title)
Place of Origin: Martinique
Date: 1801-06-18
Series Heading: M415. Great Britain. Army. Infantry. 60th Regiment of Foot, 3d Battalion.
Geography: Great Britain, Leeward Islands (West Indies)
Subject: Great Britain. Royal American Regiment, 60th -- Officers, Military appointments, Ensigns -- Martinique -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- History
Notes: "His Excellency Thomas Trigge, Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Forces in the Windward and Leeward Charribee Islands, &, c. &, c. &, c. To [Godrick Sarda, -- - ] Gent By Virtue of the Power and authority in me vested, I do by these Presents constitute and appoint you to be [Ensign -- - ] to that Company, whereof [blank] Esq. is Captain, in the [Sixtieth, <, or Royal American>, ] Regiment of [Foot,] commanded by [His Royal Highness, The Duke of York]..." signed "Thos. Trigge Lieut. General" and countersigned "R A.: Darling Ms.", Original digital object name: bei-m415, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Etat des Dépences a faire aux Isles du Vent de l'Amerique pour...
Place of Origin: Versailles (France)
Date: 1770-03-10
Series Heading: M201. France. Ministère de la Marine et des Colonies.
Geography: Guadeloupe, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Martinique, Saint Lucia
Subject: France. Ministere de la marine et des colonies, France -- Colonies, Guadelope -- History, West Indies, French, Martinique -- History 18th century, Saint Lucia -- History -- 18th century, West Indies -- History, Financial statements -- West Indies -- Early works to 1800, France, Colonies -- Appropriations and expenditures -- Early works to 1800
Notes: Etat des Dépenses a faire aux Isles du Vent de l'Amerique pour le Service du Roy pendant l'anné 1770. Savoir. ...Begins with "La M/que and à Ste. Lucie" and includes "A La Guadeloupe and Dépendances.", Original digital object name: bei-m201, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Fleming, Gilbert, d. 1762. St Christopher, 14 April 17[42]
Author: Fleming, Gilbert, d. 1762
Addressee: Sharpe, Joshua
All Contributors: Fleming, Gilbert, d. 1762 (Author), Sharpe, Joshua (Addressee), Fane, Henry, 1703-1777 (Contributor), Mathew, William, d. 1752 (Contributor), Leeward Islands. Governor (1729-1752 : Mathew) (Contributor), Lavaux, Alexander de (Contributor)
Place of Origin: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Date: 1742-04-14
Series Heading: M79. Great Britain. Privy Council. Committee to hear Appeals from the Plantations
Geography: Great Britain, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Saint Kitts
Subject: Brimstone Hill Fortress (Saint Kitts and Nevis) -- Early works to 1800, Political prisoners -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Brimstone Hill Fortress
Notes: Fleming, Gilbert, d. 1762."Sir Mr Henry Fane writes me you are so kind to sollicite my Complaint agt Genll. Mathew... His Excelly, I think, will not... controvert the Facts, but will excuse ym by suggesting that De Lavaux was suspected to be a Spy... Poor Mans Unhappy Martyr to St Kitts and his inclination to the British Service. ... was locked up in a Dungeon, is not permitted Converse, Light or Necessarys, and is Dying by Inches..."For background on Lavaux' imprisonment see the Brimstone Hill fortification depositions of 16 July 1741 (M77 above).Phillipps Ms. 17094., Original digital object name: bei-m079b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Fort Royal, 17 Jan. 1822. ALS to Donzelot
Place of Origin: Fort-de-France (Martinique)
Date: 1822-01-17
Series Heading: M509. Chassériau, Benoit, fl. 1790-1830?.
Geography: Columbia, Haiti, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Martinique
Subject: South America -- Commerce -- West Indies -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- Commerce -- South America -- History -- 19th century, France -- Foreign relations -- Columbia, Columbia -- Foreign relations -- France, Leclerc, Charles, 1772-1802 -- Influence, Haiti -- Foreign relations -- France, France -- Foreign relations -- Haiti, Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) -- History -- Siege, 1808-1809 -- Influence, Haiti -- History -- Revolution, 1791-1804 -- Influence, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Mon Général Je ne puis resister au service de vous témoigner toute ma Gratitude..." signed "Bt. Chasseriau"Benoit Chassériau "alla aux Antilles, en 1802, avec le général Leclerc, comme trésorier général de l'expédition de S.-Domingue. Les révoltes des noirs l'obligèrent à quitter l'île et à ramener sa famille en France. Plus tard, il passa au Venezuela où il aida Bolivar à libérer sa patrie et fut chargé par celui-ci du ministère de l'Intérieur. Il mourut consul de France à Porto-Rico" (DBF).This correspondence, continued in numbers M513, M515, M526, M529, M531, and M533 in this catalogue, touches on the economics and politics of South America and the Isles du Vent; French recognition of the new government of Colombia; a proclamation by Boyer, president of Haiti; trade between the Antilles and South America; a meeting with the marchioness de Toro and General Soublette; the prices of coffee, cacao, indigo, and copper; the disposition of Colombia vis-à-vis Spain via French mediation; establishing commercial communications among Colombia, France, and the Isles du Vent., Original digital object name: bei-m509, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: France. Ministere de la Marine and des Colonies. Paris, 10 Sept. 1817...
Place of Origin: Paris (France)
Date: 1817-09-10
Series Heading: M493. France. Ministère de la Marine et des Colonies. Administration.
Geography: Leeward Islands (West Indies), Martinique
Subject: France. Ministe`re de la marine et des colonies, Visits of state -- Martinique -- History -- 19th century, West Indies -- History
Notes: France. Ministère de la Marine and des Colonies."Au nom du Roi, Le Maréchal de France Ministre Secrétaire d'Etat de la Marine et des Colonies, a Arrîté and Arrît ce qui suit: Article 1r. Sa Majesté, par trois Ordonnances du 13. and 20. Août dernier, ayant réuni les pouvoirs du Gouverneur général des Iles du Vent et de l'Intendant de la Martinique entre les mains d'un Gouverneur and Administrateur pour le Roi..." signed "le Mal Gouvion St Cyr."Concerns his coming visit to Martinique with the king's commissary inspector, carrying royal ordinances., Original digital object name: bei-m493b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: General Lamberts bond for performance of Covenants - Dated 15 May 1721 (docket title).
Author: Lambert, Michael, Major General, 1653-1723
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Lambert, Michael, Major General, 1653-1723 (Author), Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Date: 1721-05-15
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Surety and fidelity insurance -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 18th century
Notes: First line: Noverint universi per presentes nos Honourabil Major General Michaelem Lambert de..., Original digital object name: bei-m003gg
Full Text: [...{introduction/Latin}...] The Condition of this obligation is such That whereas by Indentured of Lease bearing date the Twelfth of September Anno Domino* One Thousand Seven Hundred and Twelve and made between the abovesaid Christopher Jeaffreson of the one part and the aove mentioned Michael Lamber of the other part the said Christopher Jeaffreson for the Considerations therein would* and of the reale* Covenants and Agreements therein maintained to be paid done and performed by the said Mi...

Title: Gouvernement des Isles du Vent [ca. 1760?] Ms. Fragment
All Contributors: France. Ministère de la marine et des colonies (Contributor)
Date: 1760
Series Heading: M142.
Geography: Dominica, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Marie-Galante (Guadeloupe), Martinique, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Lucia, Saint Thomas (United States Virgin Islands), Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago)
Subject: West Indies, French -- History -- 18th century, West Indies, French -- Description and travel, West Indies -- History, France -- Colonies -- Canada -- Early works to 1800
Notes: "Gouvernement des Isles du Vent"The end of a description of France's Canadian colonies: "Toutes les affaires sont portées directement au Conel. Superieur, à l'exception de celles que le Commissaire ordonnateur decide en qualité de subdelegué de l'Intendant de Canada..."And the beginning of a précis on the French Antilles: "Gouvernement des Isles du Vent" "Il comprend La Martinique, Marie Galande, La Guadeloupe, St. Barthelemy, La Desirade partie de l'Isle St. Martin, La Grenade et Cayenne, outre les Isles de Sts. Lucie et de Tabago dont la propriété nous est actuellement disputée par les angloises. Il y a aussi les Isles de la Dominique et de St. vincent, mais elles appartiennent aux Caraïbes quoiquil y ait des françois établis, sourtout à la Dominique. ..."Population figures "Avant la guerre" and "pendant la guerre" on verso at bottom.Ends: "...Il n'y a point d'Eveque îtabli aux Isles du Vent, et l'Eglise y est desservie par divers ordres Religieux, dont chaque Superieur a les pouvoirs de Vicaire", Original digital object name: bei-m142, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Govr. Hill in favour of Capt. Shaw to administer the Govt. of Montserrat (docket title)
Place of Origin: Antigua and Barbuda
Date: 1864-12-21
Series Heading: M597. Leeward Islands. Governor.
Geography: Antigua, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat
Subject: Employment references -- Monserrat, Governors -- Succession -- Montserrat -- History -- 19th century, Executive ability, West Indies -- History
Notes: Unsigned, "Confidential Antigua 21st Decr. 1864 Sir, It is my duty to bring under your notice that the Senior Member of Council at Montserrat Mr Saunders although upright and well meaning is not a Man of Administrative ability... I did myself the honor to recommend... Commander Edward Wingfield Shaw..." signed "Stephen I Hill Governor Leeward Islands"Shaw was Hill's private secretary., Original digital object name: bei-m597a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Grenada, 25 Oct. 1788. Printed form
Place of Origin: Grenada
Date: 1788-10-25
Series Heading: M324. Grenada. Governor, 1784-1785 (Edward Mathew).
Geography: Great Britain, Grenada, Leeward Islands (West Indies)
Subject: Great Britain -- Armed Forces -- Pay, allowances, etc., Great Britain -- Officers -- Salaries, etc, Financial statements, Extraordinary items (Accounting) -- Grenada -- Early works to 1800
Notes: "By His Excellency Edward Mathew..." (printed), "You are hereby directed and required out of such Monies as are or shall come to Your hands for the Contingent or Extraordinary Expences... to pay... to the General and Staff Officers... the Sum set opposite their respective Names in the annexed Account... being their Pay..."Signed "Edw. Mathew", countersigned "I. T. Layard", and directed, across the bottom, to "David Fraser Esq. Deputy Pay master to His Majesty's Forces, Leeward Islands.", Original digital object name: bei-m324, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Guadeloupe, 22 May 1809. ALS to "Monsieur Le Commandant,"...
Place of Origin: Guadeloupe
Date: 1809-05-22
Series Heading: M458. Isles du Vent. Guadeloupe. Direction d’Artillerie.
Geography: Guadeloupe, Leeward Islands (West Indies)
Subject: Communications, Military, Fortification, British -- Guadeloupe -- History 19th century, West Indies -- History
Notes: "Monsieur Le Commandant, Je Viens de recevoir une Lettre, non Signée que je presume etre de Vous, Je vous envoi donc Le rapport Des Coups de Canon tirés par Les Batteries...", Original digital object name: bei-m458, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Isles du Vent. Commandant Général.
Author: Le Vassor de la Touche de Beauregard de Télincourt, Louis Constantin Joseph, 1736-1774
Addressee: Pocquet de Puilhéry, Louis-Claude, 1721-1800
All Contributors: Le Vassor de la Touche de Beauregard de Télincourt, Louis Constantin Joseph, 1736-1774 (Author), Pocquet de Puilhéry, Louis-Claude, 1721-1800 (Addressee), Chaillou, André Olivier, 1715-1774 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: Martinique
Date: 1762-01-31
Series Heading: M155. France. Sovereign, 1715-1774 (Louis XV). 15 Jan. 1762.
Geography: Leeward Islands (West Indies), Martinique
Subject: Saint-Pierre (Martinique) -- History -- 18th century, West Indies -- History, Military orders -- Martinique, France. Arme´e. Re´giment de la Martinique, Martinique -- Defenses -- Operational readiness -- Early works to 1800
Notes: Isles du Vent. Commandant Général."...les Ennemis doivent incellemment attaquer le veduit de St. pierre avec des forces considerables..." signed "Le Vassor de La touche."Has received repeated warnings of an attack on St. Pierre, they will move into the area with the Corps of Grenadiers, M. Pocquet, the general Aide-de-camp, is ordered to assemble his battalion and take orders from M. de Chaillon, lieutenant at la Trinité., Original digital object name: bei-m155c, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Jepson, John, fl. 1759
Author: Jepson, John, 1707-1779
Addressee: Wentworth, Hugh Hall, ca. 1740-1774
All Contributors: Jepson, John, 1707-1779 (Author), Wentworth, Hugh Hall, ca. 1740-1774 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: Newport (R.I.)
Date: 1759-01-17
Series Heading: M136. Baker, William, fl. 1759.
Geography: Antigua, Barbados, Guadeloupe, Leeward Islands (West Indies), West Indies
Subject: Merchants -- Records and correspondence -- History -- 18th century, Antigua and Barbuda, West Indies -- History
Notes: Jepson, John, fl. 1759."Dear Sir I rec'd. your Company Letter... please Send to Mr. Faneuil In Boston..." signed "John Jepson", Original digital object name: bei-m136b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Le Marquis de Champigny Gouverneur et Lieutenant General Pour…
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), La Violette, b. 1732 (Contributor), La Croix, César-Marie de, 1690-1747 (Contributor), Bottée, fl. 1744-1747 (Contributor), St. André, sieur de, fl. 1744 (Contributor), Saxe, Maurice, comte de, 1696-1750 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: Martinique
Date: 1744-08-03
Series Heading: M88. Isles du Vent. Governor, 1728-1744 (Bochart de Champigny)
Geography: Leeward Islands (West Indies), Martinique
Subject: Passports -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, Slaveholders -- Martinique, Domestic relations -- Martinique -- 18th century, Slaves -- Martinique -- 18th century, West Indies -- History
Notes: Le Marquis de Champigny Gouverneur et Lieutenant General Pour Le Roy de toutes Les jsles francaises du Vent de L'Amerique. Sur la demande qui nous [?] faite Par Monsieur de La Croix ancien jntendant des jsles françaises du Vent de L'Amerique de Luy accorder un Passeport Pour faire passer en france avec Luy un negre de Terre Cap Verd nommé LaViolette âgé d'environ douze ans à Luy apartenant..." signed "Champigny." Passport allowing de la Croix to take La Violette to France. "papier du marechal de Saxce pour mon negre la violette" in ms. on verso., Original digital object name: bei-m088, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Letter to Richard Bate, Barbados, 28 April 1701
Author: Scott, Richard, d. 1720
Addressee: Bate, Richard, fl. 1675-1709
All Contributors: Scott, Richard, d. 1720 (Author), Bate, Richard, fl. 1675-1709 (Addressee)
Place of Origin: Barbados
Date: 1701-04-28
Series Heading: M34.
Geography: Barbados, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Martinique, West Indies
Subject: Plantation overseers -- Barbados -- Records and correspondence -- Early works to 1800, Attorney and client -- Barbados -- Correspondence, Attorney and client -- London -- Correspondence, Power of attorney, Colonial administrators -- Barbados, Compliments, West Indies -- History, Barbados -- History -- 18th century
Notes: Scott, Richard, fl. 1701."Dear Frd Bate/ Though I cannot give you a pfect accot of mattrs, yet I think it pp to say something in answer to yor severall Lrs, by Mr Alexandr., Capt Sutton and others, relateing to the affaires of Madm [Barbara] Newton decd, yor self and me viz"In the first place, as to Gibbs, since the rect of yor new power of Att, from the severall Trustees (Except Burrow) to my selfe, Capt Codrington, Mr Willis and Mr Alexandr, which is not yet proved..."I know not what notions persons (in England) have of his Excellcy, but without partiallity I speake it, Barbados was never happier, then now it is, and whilest he continues, we shall be soe..." signed "Rd Scott."Richard Scott was "a member of this Board, and one of the Attorney's of Richard Bate, Esq now in London..."--see PRO CSP Col. 1701, 340 for related documents of 15 April.Richard Bate was a plantation manager--see Handler 158--Suppl. 60., Signed, Original digital object name: bei-m034b

Title: List of papers relating to Stores for Barbados and the Leeward Islands with what proceedings have been had thereupon. (docket title)
Addressee: George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760
All Contributors: George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760 (Addressee), Great Britain. Privy Council (Addressee), Great Britain. Board of Ordnance (Addressee), Great Britain. Board of Trade (Addressee), Great Britain. Sovereign (1727-1760 : George II) (Addressee)
Place of Origin: Barbados
Date: 1734-08-26
Series Heading: M59. Great Britain. Royal Navy. Ordnance Office
Geography: Barbados, Great Britain, Leeward Islands (West Indies)
Subject: Ordnance and ordnance stores -- Barbados -- Early works to 1800, Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Ordnance and ordnance stores -- Early works to 1800, Fortification -- Barbados -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: Covers 8 March through 26 August 1734. "before the Privy Council" added to the same title at head of first page. On the "sorts and stores of war... necessary for the defence of the Island of Barbados..." see PRO. CST. Colonial, 1734-1735, 152, 170., Original digital object name: bei-m059, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: London, 12 Jan. 1759. Ms. Letter to Davenport and Wentworth,...
Author: Baker, William, 1705-1770
All Contributors: Baker, William, 1705-1770 (Author), Davenport & Wentworth (Firm), ca. 1757-1766 (Addressee), Stokell, Robert, d. 1764 (Contributor), Pretty Nancy (Ship : fl. 1759-1760) (Contributor)
Place of Origin: London (England)
Date: 1759-01-12
Series Heading: M136. Baker, William, fl. 1759.
Geography: Antigua, Barbados, Guadeloupe, Leeward Islands (West Indies), West Indies
Subject: Ship's papers, Insurance -- Accounting, Marine insurance, Antigua and Barbuda -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: Signed, "Gentlemen The 10th. Octor. was my last to you, the first of this Month I Adjusted your Accot. Currt. ...", has insured the Pretty Nancy and includes details. signed "Wm Baker", Original digital object name: bei-m136a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Lord Romney and Ux to Brooke and Wale } Assignment In Trust for Mrs. Jeaffreson (docket title).
Author: Marsham, Robert, Baron Romney, 1712-1793, Marsham, Priscilla Pym, Lady Romney, 1724-1771
All Contributors: Marsham, Robert, Baron Romney, 1712-1793 (Author), Marsham, Priscilla Pym, Lady Romney, 1724-1771 (Author), Brooke & Wale (Firm) (Addressee), Jeaffreson, Elizabeth Shuckburgh, ca. 1700-1778 (Contributor)
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Assignments (Law) -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Colonization, West Indies -- History
Notes: First line: This Indenture made the Seventh Day of June in the Twenty Second Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord..., -----. Another copy, the same.The second part of this group, initiated by Christopher Jeaffreson (fl. 1756-1824), is M*** in this catalogue., Original digital object name: bei-m003rr, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Lord Romney and Ux to Brooke and Wale } Assignment In Trust for Mrs. Jeaffreson (docket title).
Author: Marsham, Robert, Baron Romney, 1712-1793, Marsham, Priscilla Pym, Lady Romney, 1724-1771
All Contributors: Marsham, Robert, Baron Romney, 1712-1793 (Author), Marsham, Priscilla Pym, Lady Romney, 1724-1771 (Author), Brooke & Wale (Firm) (Addressee), Jeaffreson, Elizabeth Shuckburgh, ca. 1700-1778 (Contributor)
Date: 1749-06-07
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Assignments (Law) -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Colonization, West Indies -- History
Notes: First line: This Indenture made the Seventh Day of June in the Twenty Second Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord..., Signed "Romney" "Priscilla Romney" "Eliza Jeaffreson.""Sold by T Brookbank Stationer at Furnivals Inn" engr. elaborately into initial., Original digital object name: bei-m003qq, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Martinique, 18 March. 1762. Ms. On printed letterhead...
Author: La Touche, Louis-Charles Le Vassor,‏ comte de, 1709-1781
All Contributors: La Touche, Louis-Charles Le Vassor,‏ comte de, 1709-1781 (Author), West Indies, French. Governor (1761-1762 : La Touche) (Author), Papin de l'Epine duPont, Jean Baptiste, 1730-1799 (Addresse), Laisné de Cambernon, Jean Pierre, fl. 1762 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: Martinique
Date: 1762-03-18
Series Heading: M155. France. Sovereign, 1715-1774 (Louis XV). 15 Jan. 1762.
Geography: Leeward Islands (West Indies), Martinique
Subject: Anglo-French War, 1755-1763 -- Campaigns -- Martinique, West Indies -- History, Communications, Military
Notes: "M. Papin L'Épine, Capitaine d'Jnfanterie Milices, habitant de cette Jsle, ayant donné avant et pendant le Siege, des preuves du plus grand Zele pour Le Service du Roy..." signed "Le Vassor de La touche", Original digital object name: bei-m155d, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Memoire du Roy pour Servir d'jnstruction au Sr. De Lacrois Intendant des Isles du Vent …
Author: Louis XV, King of France, 1710-1774
Addressee: La Croix, César-Marie de, 1690-1747
All Contributors: Louis XV, King of France, 1710-1774 (Author), La Croix, César-Marie de, 1690-1747 (Addressee), Maurepas, Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux, comte de, 1701-1781 (Contributor), France. Secrétariat d'État à la marine et aux colonies (Contributor), France. Sovereign (1715-1774 : Louis XV) (Author)
Place of Origin: Versailles (France)
Date: 1737-12-23
Series Heading: M68. France. Ministère de la Marine et des Colonies
Geography: Canada, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Marie-Galante (Guadeloupe), Martinique, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (West Indies), Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago)
Subject: Trinidad and Tobago -- History -- 18th century, Fortification -- Trinidad and Tobago -- Early works to 1800, West Indies, French -- Colonies -- Commerce -- France, France -- Commerce -- West Indies, Taxation -- West Indies, French -- Early works to 1800, France -- Colonies -- Administration -- Early works to 1800, Fugitive slaves -- Trinidad and Tobago -- History -- 18th century, West Indies -- History
Notes: Memoire du Roy pour Servir d'jnstruction au Sr. De Lacroix Intendant des Isles du Vent. ..."...Sa Maté ayant fait choix du S. De Lacroix pour l'Intendance des Isles du vent, Elle a resolu de lui expliquer Ses jntentions Sur les principales parties de Son administration, pour le metre en etat de repondre a ce qu'Elle attend de Son Zele et de son aplication. "Cinq objets principaux doivent partager les Soins et l'attention du Sr. De Lacroix dans les Fonctions qui lui Sont confiées. La Religion, La Justice, La Police, La depense que Sa Maté. ordonne pour les Isles du Vent, et la perception des droits qui y sont établis. Mais avant que d'entrer dans le detail de ces differens objets, jl en a propos de lui rapeller une jdée generale des Isles du Vent qui sont sous la domination de Sa Maté." Sous le nom des Isles françoises du Vent sont comprises la Martinique, La Guadeloupe & Ses dependances, Marie Galande, St. Barthelemy, St. Martin, Ste. Zouzie[?] ou Ste. Lucie, La Grénade, et les Grenadins, Tabago, et Cayenne. ..."Signed "Louis"; countersigned "Phelypeaux." Specific instructions on troops; construction of fortifications including those at Guadeloupe and Grenada; taxes on sugar and coffee; administration of justice, hospitals, police, agriculture; full instructions on planting cacao, coffee, indigo, and cotton; development of the coasting trade with Canada and Louisiana; prevention of runaway slaves; good roads., Original digital object name: bei-m068, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, 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: Mortgage from Christopher Jeaffreson Esquire to Charles Pym Esquire of the Mannor of Wingfeild in the Island of Saint Christopher's./ (docket title).
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749
Addressee: Pym, Charles, d. 1741
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749 (Author), Pym, Charles, d. 1741 (Addressee)
Date: 1737-03-25
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Wingfield Manor (Saint Kitts and Nevis), Mortgages -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, West Indies -- History
Notes: First line: This Indenture made the ffive and twentieth Day of March in the Tenth Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the Grace of God of Great..., Signed "Chris"; remainder of signature cut out., Original digital object name: bei-m003kk, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Mr Chistopher Ieffreson Esqr. to Charles Pym Esqr. } A Further Mortgage for 800l. of a plantation pt. at St. Christophers (docket title).
Author: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749
Addressee: Pym, Charles, d. 1741
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1699-1749 (Author), Pym, Charles, d. 1741 (Addressee)
Date: 1738-09-27
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Plantations -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, Mortgages -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, West Indies – History
Notes: First line: This Indenture made the Twenty Seventh day of September in the year of our Lord One thousand Seven..., Signed "Christ"; remaining signature cut out, Mr Chistopher Ieffreson Esqr. to Charles Pym Esqr. } A Further Mortgage for 800l. of a plantation pt. at St. Christophers -- (docket title). 27 Sept. 1738. Signed "Christ"; remaining signature cut out. Ms. on vellum, 1 sheet; affidavits, 2p. ms., tied; seal. Approx. 43.6 x 44.4 cm., folded. Chewed with loss of text. NCH MS Jeaff-9., Original digital object name: bei-m003mm, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Mr John Jeaffresons Assignemt of his estate and Interest to the Mannor of Wingfeild in the Island of St Christophers to Christopher Jeaffreson Esqr. (docket title).
Author: Jeaffreson, John, d. 1695
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, John, d. 1695 (Author), Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Addressee)
Date: 1675-02-09
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Patent assignments -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, Assignments (Law) -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, Wingfield Manor (Saint Kitts and Nevis) West Indies -- History
Notes: First line: This Indenture made the Third day of Aprill in the fourth year of the raigne of our Soveraigne Lord Charles by the grace of God of England…, Signed "John Jeaffreson"John Jeaffreson at this time is living in Pettystrey, Suffolk., Original digital object name: bei-m003c, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States., Hough and Hough notes: "Inrolled in the close Rolles in Chancery the fifteenth day of July in the yeare of our Lord 1658 [sic] By Humfrey Haggard... Earle of Carlile & Jefferson & Johnson."Carlisle had been granted a royal patent on 2 July 1627, appointing him Lord Proprietor of the English Caribbee Islands. This grant for 1,000 acres in St. Kitts "now in the actual possession and occupation of the said John Jeaffreson, but late being parcel of certain gardens late belonging to the Indian Savages of the Island" was to Jeaffreson and Johnson, in reward for help in "keeping the Island against the Savages and others" and for "defeating, suppressing and conquering of the Natives and other Savage inhabitants of the Island... indeavouringe to have slayne and extirpated the said John and other his majesties subjects there then planted, dwelling and inhabiting."

Title: Mr. Burrell et al to Mr Jeaffreson } Covent. Bond 1697 Plantation Manor of Wingfield in ye Isld. of St. Christophers (docket title).
Author: Burrell, Henry, Captain, fl. 1679-1718
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Burrell, Henry, Captain, fl. 1679-1718 (Author), Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Addressee), MacArthur, John, Major, fl. 1685-1699 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: East Cambridgeshire (England)
Date: 1697
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Colonial administrators -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Records and correspondence, Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Officers -- Correspondence, West Indies -- History, Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: Noverint universi per presentes nos Henrirum Burrell de insula st. Christophori..., Probably written from Dullingham, Original digital object name: bei-m003p
Full Text: Noverint Unidli ed Henrird Burroll de Iniulafor Christopheri in America in India Orrident Arein Et Johannide McArthur Tenerie e filmit obligari Christopheri Jeaffrefon de Dullingham in rom Canterbridgen in Quaror mille libre bonde loglis monet Angl Saxond eidm Christopher and suo rent Attorn Executoris & Administraris et Asign suib ad quanquidm Soluronem bene E Sidrit Fariend & Obligamuy nos E ........{really need to verify this} The Condicon of this obligation is such that whoever by...

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

Title: November 7, 1819. Sales of 16 Hogsheads of Sugar per Fortitude Increased; Manning @ St. Kitts on acct of Major Genl Jeaffreson
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, Lieutenant-General, ca. 1760-1824
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, Lieutenant-General, ca. 1760-1824 (Addressee), Severn, King, and Co. (Contributor), Fortitude Increased (Ship : fl. 1819) (Contributor)
Place of Origin: St. Kitts and Nevis
Date: 1819-11-07
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Financial records -- St. Kitts and Nevis, West Indies -- History -- 19th century

Title: November 8, 1691. Copy of the act of the General Council and Assembly of the Leeward Islands founding commissioners and and agent for the said islands
Author: Codrington, Christopher, 1640-1698
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725
All Contributors: Codrington, Christopher, 1640-1698 (Author), Leeward Islands. Governor (1689-1698 : Codrington) (Author), Jeaffreson, Christopher, 1650-1725 (Addressee), Baijer, Sebastian, Colonel, d. 1704 (Contributor), Jeffreys, Jeffrey, ca. 1652-1709 (Contributor), Martin, Joseph, ca.1649-1729 (Contributor), Cary, Richard, d. 1727 (Contributor)
Place of Origin: Antigua and Barbuda
Date: 1691-11-08
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Colonial agents -- Leeward Islands (West Indies), West Indies -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: At a meeting of his Excellcy Christopher Codrington Esqr Captain.., This item was inserted into a ledger book for the Wingfield Estate owned by the Jeaffreson family., Original digital object name: bei-m003h-21

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

Title: October 12, 1819. Sales of 20 Hhds Sugar per Brittania; Thomas Sharpe @ St. Kitts on account of Major Genl Jeaffreson
Addressee: Jeaffreson, Christopher, Lieutenant-General, ca. 1760-1824
All Contributors: Jeaffreson, Christopher, Lieutenant-General, ca. 1760-1824 (Addressee), Warner, Jacob, fl. 1819 (Contributor), Sharpe, Thomas, fl. 1819 (Contributor), Brittania (Ship) (Contributor)
Place of Origin: St. Kitts and Nevis
Date: 1819-10-12
Series Heading: M3. Jeaffreson, Christopher, fl. 1675-1749 (d. before 7 June 1749).
Geography: Antigua, Barbuda, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat, Nevis, Saint Kitts
Subject: Financial records -- St. Kitts and Nevis, West Indies -- History -- 19th century
Notes: First line: Sales of 20 hhds sugar per Britannia Sharpe @ St Kitts on account of Major Genl Jeaffreson, This item was inserted into a ledger book for the Wingfield Estate owned by the Jeaffreson family, Original digital object name: bei-m003h-12

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

Title: Ordre pour Le Transport des Blessés}... Fort Royal, Martinique...
Author: La Touche, Louis-Charles Le Vassor,‏ comte de, 1709-1781
All Contributors: La Touche, Louis-Charles Le Vassor,‏ comte de, 1709-1781 (Author), West Indies, French. Governor (1761-1762 : La Touche) (Author)
Place of Origin: Fort-de-France (Martinique)
Date: 1761-12-15
Series Heading: M151. Isles du Vent. Commandant Général.
Geography: Leeward Islands (West Indies)
Subject: Blacks -- West Indies, French -- Early works to 1800, France. Arme´e -- Recruiting, enlistment, etc., Martinique -- Defenses -- Operational readiness -- Early works to 1800, Ordnance and ordnance stores -- Martinique -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: Ordre pour Le Transport des Blessés}...Each battalion to have 30 negroes to transport the wounded. Signed "Le Vassor de La touche." Letterhead reads: "Louis Charles Le Vassor De La Touche, Chevalier de l'Ordre Royal and Militaire de Saint Louis, Capitaine des Vaisseaux du Roi, Inspecteur des Troupes de la Marine, and Commandant Général aux Isles du vent de l'Amérique.", Original digital object name: bei-m151b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Title: Petition Sr. Henry Puckering Knt. and others Creditors. of the late Earle of Carlisle (docket title)
Author: Puckering, Henry, Baronet, 1618-1700
Addressee: Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685
All Contributors: Puckering, Henry, Baronet, 1618-1700 (Author), Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685 (Addressee), England and Wales. Privy Council. Lords of the Committee for Trade and Plantations (Addressee), Henshaw, Thomas, 1618-1700 (Contributor), Goodman, George, fl. 1663-1668 (Contributor), England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II) (Addressee)
Place of Origin: Lesser Antilles and Barbados
Date: 1668
Series Heading: M7. England and Wales. Privy Council. 1663.
Geography: Barbados, Great Britain, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Saint Lucia, West Indies
Subject: Real property, Colonial, Crown lands -- Antilles, Lesser, Crown lands -- Barbados, Government, Resistance to -- Antilles, Lesser, Government, Resistance to -- Great Britain, Plantation owners -- West Indies, British, Antilles, Lesser -- History -- 17th century, Barbados -- History -- 17th century
Notes: First line: That ye Pet'ers having wholly submitted to y'r Ma'sty all theyr interests and pretensions..., Probably written in St, Kitts and Nevis, Puckering, Sir Henry, fl. 1663?"To the Kings most Excellent Maty. And the Lords of his most Honble Privy Counsill. This humble Petition of Sr. Henry Puckering Knt., Thomas Henshaw and--George Goodman Esqrs... on ye Island of Barbados and other ye Chariby Islands, yr Maty was graciously pleased... to order and direct Francis Ld Willoughby of Parham... to pay... out of one moyty of ye revenue of the sd Islands... before any parts therof should bee payable to the Crowne...", Original digital object name: bei-m007b

Title: Petition Sr. Henry Puckering Knt. and others Creditors. of the late Earle of Carlisle. (docket title)
Author: Puckering, Henry, Baronet, 1618-1700
Addressee: Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685
All Contributors: Puckering, Henry, Baronet, 1618-1700 (Author), Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685 (Addressee), England and Wales. Privy Council. Lords of the Committee for Trade and Plantations (Addressee), England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II) (Addressee)
Series Heading: M7. England and Wales. Privy Council. 1663.
Geography: Barbados, Great Britain, Leeward Islands (West Indies), Saint Lucia, West Indies
Subject: Real property, Colonial -- Barbados, Claims against decedents' estates -- Barbados -- Early works to 1800, West Indies – History
Notes: First line: Petition Sr. Henry Puckering Knt. and others Creditors..., "To the Kings most Excellent Maty. And the Lords of his most Honble. Privy Councill. The humble Petition of Sr. Henry Puckering Knt., Thomas Henshaw & George Goodman Esqrs. in ye behalf of themselves and ye Reste of ye Credrs. of James late Earle of Carlisle deceased..."Attempts to recover monies expended in Barbados and St. Lucia; cf. PRO. Calendar of State Papers. Colonial. 1661-1668, 482, 485, 486., Original digital object name: bei-m007c, This digital resource is provided by Burke Library, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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

Title: Protocole Pour les Réponses des Requettes présentées à L'Jntendant des Jsles Martinique and Ste. Lucie. (ms. cover title)
Place of Origin: St-Pierre (Martinique)
Date: 1773
Series Heading: M216. Isles du Vent. Intendant.
Geography: Leeward Islands (West Indies), Martinique, Saint Lucia
Subject: Licenses -- Martinique -- Forms -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History
Notes: Protocole Pour les Réponses des Requettes présentées à L'Jntendant des Jsles Martinique and Ste. Lucie. (ms. cover title)Forms and permits for use of the intendant in various circumstances include Permission de Mariage, Réponse à une Requîte pour demander à Exercer la chirurgie, Permission pour tenir Billard, Boulangerie où Boucherie, Permission pour faire passer des Esclaves à Ste. Lucie, Forme de l'Egalization, etc..For the use of Martinique, with "à St. Pierre m/que, Le" scratched out at the foot of some paragraphs., Original digital object name: bei-m216, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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

Title: Relative to my not being Subject to pay Taxes as Governor of the...
Place of Origin: Montserrat
Date: 1789-04-06
Series Heading: M330. Nugent, John, fl. 1789.
Geography: Leeward Islands (West Indies), Montserrat
Subject: Tax exemption -- Law and legislation -- Montserrat -- Early works to 1800, Governors -- Taxation -- Law and legislation -- Montserrat -- History -- 18th century, West Indies History
Notes: Signed, "Relative to my not being Subject to pay Taxes as Governor of the Island.""Sir By an Act of this Island passed in the Year 1678... 'Whereas the Council and Representation of the Island aforesaid, have considered the great Charge and trouble that daily attend the Governor[...] do desire that the Governor[...] be free from all taxes and impositions, either in their personal or Real Estates[...]'... I therefore acquaint you that the Government of these Islands having devolved on me, on the absence of Sir Thos: Shirley -- my Real and personal Estates... are for the time being exempted... John Nugent", Original digital object name: bei-m330, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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