The Linnean Society of London is the world's oldest active organisation devoted exclusively to natural history in the broadest sense. It was founded in 1788 by Sir James Edward Smith (1759-1828) and named after the Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778) (whose scientific collections have belonged to the society since 1829).
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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.
