Slave Factors (Colonial - Caribbean)
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Major slave factors in Kingston Jamaica.
There was a legal dispute between partners Alexander Lindo and Richard Lake over African slave trading which reached the Privy Council in 1805.
Eli Faber, Jews, slaves and the slave trade: setting the record straight p. 317.
National Archives PCAP 13/85/9: "Printed appeal to an Appeals Committee of the Privy Council from JAMAICA, Court of Chancery [colonial, Caribbean]. Appellant: Richard Lake merchant of Kingston, Jamaica. Respondent: Alexander Lindo merchant of Kingston, Jamaica".
1785 - 1854
Jamaican-born widow of a prominent slave-owner; resident in Britain following the death of her husband in 1818. Accused - and acquitted - of the cruel treatment of some enslaved people whom she brought to Britain with her.
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.
