'John Smith of Craigend', portrait by Henry Raeburn before 1790, purchased in 1911 and reportedly in storage for National Galleries of Scotland.
https://art.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artists/5312/john-smith-craigend-1739-1816-probably-painted-1790
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Collector?
Yes
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Current Location
'In storage'
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Current Owner
National Galleries Scotland
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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.
