30th Nov 1838 | 69 Enslaved | £1238 18s 0d
Parliamentary Papers p. 152.
See also Tobago claim no. 9.
T71/891: claim by Sir M. Bruce of Stonehouse. Counterclaim from John Gordon of Newton, as lessee. Initially awarded to Sir Michael Bruce 15/0/1836. An appeal lodged by John Gordon. Certificate of Accountant General to transfer money under an order of the Privy Council dated 03/12/1838. It is not clear to whom the final award was made.
T71/491 p.79: enslaved persons registered by George Vaughan as manager in 1834.
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Colony
Tobago
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Claim No.
73
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Estate
Telescope
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Contested
Yes
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Awardee
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Unsuccessful claimant
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1789 - 14th Mar 1860
Possibly the first 'ethnic minority' MP to be elected (in 1832) to the House of Commons.
Document comprises 4 parts, written recto and verso across 5 folios: 1. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 2. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Williamsfield settlement, St Elisabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 3. An inventory of animals at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 4. A cover note outlining the contents of the document.
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CITING THIS RECORD:
'Tobago 73 (Telescope)', Legacies of British Slavery database, http://wwwdepts-live.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/claim/view/28043 [accessed 22nd November 2024].
