West India merchant (Colonial - Caribbean)
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In 1782, the joint concern of Messrs Gemmell, Bogle and Scott and the heir or Representative of Hugh Lang deceased was to be finally dissolved following the sale of the Mount Craven estate on Grenada 'belonging to Messrs William and Robert Gemmell'.
London Gazette 12280 19/03/1782 p. 3, signed by William and Robert Gemmell, Robert Bogle and William Scott, surviving partners.
1805 - ????
Enslaved man brought to England as a domestic servant; his former owner was indicted for the mistreatment of Thompson in 1824.
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.
